Towards a Better Integrated Trans-European Transport Network at the Service of the Common Transport Policy 2009

The trans-European transport network (TEN-T) policy aims to provide the infrastructure and to help ensure accessibility and boost economic and social and territorial cohesion across the major road, rail and inland waterways axes that traverse European member states.

The policy also sets out to complete a large number of projects of common interest, interconnecting national networks and overcome technological barriers across national borders and to overcome stumbling blocks such as delays in the completion of many projects.

This document outlines the TEN-T policy aims to promote economically and environmentally efficient and safe transport services, support Europe’s growing role globally and also contribute to the overall community’s climate change objectives.