This assignment focused on developing a cost-benefit analysis and feasibility study to identify the best options for shifting road freight to rail, which envisaged conducting an analysis that could facilitate the identification of the most attractive measures to pursue in the next iteration of Georgia’s 2030 National Climate Strategy and 2021-2023 Action Plan. The main objective was to identify and evaluate the potential for shifting road freight to rail, considering the economic, social, environmental, and logistical aspects of the proposed measures. This initiative was a critical step towards developing a more balanced and efficient multimodal transportation system in the country.
Our services at a glance
Examination of existing infrastructure, capacity, and operational efficiency, including comparison between benefits of door-to-door services, travel time and transportation costs for specific types of freight
Conducting an analysis of freight demand by 2040
Identification of existing corridors and development of an overview of potential road-to-rail shift scenarios
Development of scenarios for the selected corridor and their assessment according to the assessment criteria to select the main scenario
Assessing the feasibility of shifting road freight to rail in terms of technical, operational, and logistical aspects for the main scenario
Performance of a thorough CBA comparing the costs and benefits of road freight and rail freight transport for the main scenario
Estimation of the initial investment required for shifting a portion of road freight to rail
Estimation of the potential savings in road maintenance, fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, reduced road accidents and other factors
Estimation of the socio-economic impact, considering employment, regional development, and accessibility
Estimation of additional benefits or risks of the main scenario
Engagement with relevant stakeholders
