InterRisk gives an overview on the possible potentials of failure. First, the infrastructures that are relevant for intermodal transport chains have to be identified. A distinction is made between risks for sationary infrastructure (road-, rail-, terminal constructions etc.), the software infrastructure (signaling, telematics etc.) and failures caused by transport itself (accidents with dangerous goods, congestion etc.).

Adequate methods are developed in order to identify potential failures and to assess the risks caused by potential threats. These methods are built up in a general way and then are applied to the specified infrastructures. Interdependencies between the different infrastructures relevant for intermodal transport chains are of particular interest in the study.

With the application of the developed methods, a detailed analysis of existing natures of failures and the spatial focus of the likelihood of threats to transport infrastructures occuring in Austria is determined.

The risk of the detected potentials of failure concerning intermodal transport chains will be assessed by using the developed methods. The assessment is developed against fault liabilities distinguished by location and time.

Preventive measures to reduce transport risks and to enhance the reliability of intermodal transport (differentiated by nature of failure and failure likelihood) are developed based on this risk analysis.

Finally, a cluster analysis is done to group the potential threats depending on their specific attributes (potential height, impact dimension, dimension of preventive measures). Specific recommendations are given for each cluster.