TENTVerkehrskorridore

TENT-Verkehrskorridore, commonly referred to as TEN-T corridors, are the core network corridors of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) established by the European Union. They are long, multi-modal transport axes intended to link major ports, cities, and cross-border regions across Europe.

The corridors integrate road, rail, inland waterways, ports, airports, and logistics facilities, with the goal of creating seamless cross-border transport and facilitating efficient movement of people and goods.

The legal basis is Regulation (EU) 1315/2013 on Union guidelines for the development of the TEN-T network, as well as subsequent amendments. The corridors are identified and coordinated by the European Commission in cooperation with member states. Projects along the corridors that are of common interest may be designated as Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) to streamline permitting, planning, and funding. The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and national investments finance many corridor projects.

Core network corridors traverse multiple member states and are designed to address bottlenecks, missing links, and insufficient interoperability. Investments typically target rail electrification and modernisation, gauge standardisation where relevant, road upgrades, expanded intermodal terminals, port and inland-waterway improvements, and cross-border customs and border-crossing efficiency. The overall aim is to reduce travel times, improve reliability, promote modal shift from road to rail and shipping, and support the EU climate and growth objectives.

The TEN-T corridor system is periodically updated and aligned with technological progress and policy goals. The core network aims for substantial completion by 2030, with remaining elements integrated into the comprehensive network in the following decades.