The aim of the “INTERFACE” initiative is to revitalize passenger traffic on ferries. “INTERFACE PLUS” is an upgrade to the South Baltic project “INTERFACE”, which set the process to revert these trends in motion. The “parent project” was approved in the 2nd Call for Proposals.

“INTERFACE PLUS” complements the “INTERFACE” initiative in two ways:

• The services for foot passengers on the axis Rostock – Gedser are further improved. In close cooperation with the Rostock – Gedser ferry line operator Scandlines, the Public Transport Association Warnow, the Public Transport Operator “Movia” and Guldborgsund Municipality sets up a dynamic passenger information system between Rostock Inner City and Nykøbing City Centre. It gives travellers real-time information on schedules, delays or transfer times that are available on screens at busses, terminals and stations. The system starts operating in 2012, when new ferries with larger passenger capacities arrive on the route. It will be the first cross-border information facility of its kind in the Baltic Sea Region.
• The initiative extends its geographic scope by integrating a further link. Existing passenger lines between Northern Poland and the Danish island of Bornholm are improved on the basis of the approach and lessons learnt within the INTERFACE project. Municipalities and sea ports cooperate in optimising sailing times and hinterland connections, promoting the routes as well as improving passenger services. This includes the (re-)construction of the terminals in Ustka, Darlowo and Nexø. The new facilities are opened in summer 2013. They are designed in view of accommodating a car ferry connection that is envisaged in medium term.