Increasing the share of intermodal transport is a promising way to reduce CO₂
emissions. This chapter examines the key drivers increasing the share
of rail-based intermodal freight transport in Europe. The institutional
theory is used to identify the drivers, and the literature is reviewed
to categorize the main external and internal drivers that could support a
shift from road to rail. The framework is then used as the basis for a
qualitative case study developing initial insights concerning the
importance of drivers in the logistics sector. The findings indicate
that there are several drivers that may increase the market share of
rail transport, and they can be grouped into three categories. We
propose a number of ways to increase the purchase of intermodal
transport.