Abstract
The opening of the Channel Tunnel made possible a network of through intermodal rail services between Britain and points in Continental Europe for the first time. This paper reports on a number of surveys designed both to quantify the factors influencing mode choice for unit-load freight and to explore the barriers to further development of intermodal transport chains. Further work will examine the consequences of pricing policies designed to reflect marginal social cost on each mode. It is concluded that raising the quality of rail services is the most urgent priority for the development of intermodal traffic. (A)