This case study report presents the business model for the cross-border public service train connection Entroncamento (Portugal) – Badajoz (Spain). This report is part of a series of 31 case studies developed in the framework of the study ‘Providing public transport in cross-border regions – Mapping of existing services and legal obstacles’. Spatial Foresight in cooperation with TCP international, TRT trasporti e territorio and EureConsult completed this study for the European Commission’s DG REGIO. The case studies highlight a variety of business models for cross-border public transport services. This includes governance arrangements and operational provisions to develop the service and address demand in border regions. These aspects will be introduced in section 2, as well as the territorial scope of the service. Section 3 presents key obstacles related to the business model as well as solutions. Section 4 is about lessons learnt from this case. This case study covers the newly re-established train connection between Entroncamento in Portugal and Badajoz in Spain and analyses the business model and benefit of this service for the population in the border area. The case examines obstacles to improve cross-border mobility between Alentejo (Portugal) and Extremadura (Spain).
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