Facing an increasing intermodal competition and radical social and demographical changes, Regional Rail Transport (RRT) in Central Europe has to be improved. Traditionally RRT has focused on large groups of passengers such as commuters and tourists. With settlement structures and places of employment dispersing and leisure activities diversifying RRT more and more has to adapt its offer to passenger groups that are more difficult to attract and that have so far been neglected.

In this context the project INTER-Regio-Rail is going to show how to successfully adapt RRT to the needs and expectations of their today's and potential passengers. The improved offer will support the balanced development of all participating regions. The project will focus on elderly people, intermodal and interregional travelers and contribute to reduce the barriers for using RRT.