UC1: Adaptation to Flood and Windstorm Impacts on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T)

UC1 focuses on adapting the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) Corridor to the impacts of climate-induced hazards, such as floods and windstorms. The TEN-T is a critical, continent-wide network of railway lines, roads, inland waterways, maritime routes, ports, airports, and rail terminals that connect Europe’s infrastructure. As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, UC1 will evaluate the vulnerability hotspots and assess the economic impacts of potential damage to this vital transport network. 

By combining hazard impacts with adaptation options, UC1 will help prioritize strategic interventions, paving the way for a pilot network adaptation strategy. A key innovation within UC1 is its multi-modal approach to network flow allocation, which will be critical for capturing systemic failures at a pan-European scale. It will also explore how adaptation to one hazard could inadvertently alter the vulnerability of infrastructure to other climate risks, ensuring a holistic approach to resilience planning. 

UC1 will collaborate with pan-European transport organizations such as PIANC, UNECE, and FEHRL, integrating findings into broader adaptation frameworks. 

Proposed Interventions 

• Identification of vulnerability hotspots across the TEN-T Corridor 

• Economic analysis of windstorm and flood impacts on transport infrastructure 

• Prioritization of adaptation strategies based on cost-benefit assessments 

Key Outputs 

• Multi-modal transport flow allocation models 

• Pilot network adaptation strategy for TEN-T 

• Policy recommendations for integrating climate risks into transport infrastructure planning 

Collaborating Organisations 

• DG Move, PIANC, UNECE, FEHRL, and other pan-European transport organizations 

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