Activities

The Scandria Alliance organises expert knowledge exchange including the Scandria Alliance talks, monitors policy developments conveying joint positions to decision makers at various occasions. Regularly, the Scandria Alliance organises own events to promote the interests of its members. As an expert exchange platform, the Scandria Alliance members inform each other about relevant projects and develop joint project initiatives.

Positions

Scandria Alliance policy position on the MFF 2028–2034 proposals

The General Assembly of the Scandria Alliance adopted a joint policy position on the proposals for the European Union’s Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034.

Urban Nodes Alliance: amendments to the porposed CEF III regulation

The Urban Nodes Alliance calls on EU policy makers to reinstate urban nodes as a clear priority in the future Connecting Europe Facility.

Open letter: More EU budget for transport

45 European transport organisations urge national governments to strengthen EU funding for transport and to increase the budget of the future Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to at least €100 billion.

Investing in Resilience: Financing for a robust and sustainable European transport network

The Scandria Alliance General Assembly adopted a joint declaration on the future of infrastructure and transport financing and funding on 25 June 2025.

Cover page of the position paper "Urban Nodes: Empowering Cities and Regions to Build the TEN-T"
Urban nodes: Empowering cities and regions to build the TEN-T

Together with leading networks of local and regional authorities,  the Scandria Alliance calls for greater support for urban nodes to ensure success of the TEN-T.

Adapting to a changing geopolitical landscape

Joint conference resolution on the resilience of the transport system adopted by the Scandria Alliance and the CPMR Baltic Sea Commission Transport Working Group on 6 November 2023

Cover of the brochure "Clean fuel solutions. Decarbonising freight transport along the Scandria®Corridor"
Clean fuel solutions. Decarbonising freight transport along the Scandria®Corridor

The brochure shall inspire by highlighting already applied clean fuel solutions for port handling, city logistics and long-distance heavy duty transport.

Updated map of the European Transport Corridors
Scandria Alliance position paper on revised TEN-T guidelines

In their joint position paper, the Scandria Alliance members welcome the Commission’s proposal and suggest amendments that could further improve the effectiveness and accuracy of the regulation.

Vision for rail transport in the Northern Scandria Corridor

On the occasion of the European Year of Rail 2021, the founding members of the Scandria Alliance underline the importance of cross-border rail transport to their cities and regions and formulate joint objectives.

A lorry drives over a road that lies between a yellow flowering rape field in the foreground and a green field in the background. Buildings of a farm can be seen in the background.
Key messages on clean fuel deployment

Our factsheet spells out key messages on what needs to be one to accelerate the transition towards climate-neutral mobility. It is based on an analysis of current developments in markets, infrastructure and incentives for clean fuel vehicles in the northern Scandria®Corridor.

Scandria Alliance position paper in the TEN-T revision process in 2021

The members of the Scandria Alliance have developed a joint position during the consultation process of the revised TEN-T guidelines in early 2021. Their position paper focuses on urban nodes, multimodal transport chains, a multi-fuel approach, cross-border railway connections and governance issues.

Projects

Our members are engaged in multiple innovative projects,
advancing our common vision to connect regions, communities and economies
through clean, smart and resilient transportation.

Events

Participants during an event of the Scandria Alliance Participants of a networking event of the Scandria Alliance

The Scandria Alliance organises high-level dialogues with stakeholders
from all levels as well as expert knowledge exchange.

Scandria Alliance Talk on reactivating disused railway lines, 28 Aug 2026

In this Scandria Alliance Talk, we will discuss how reactivating disused railway lines can foster sustainable spatial development, climate-smart mobility and infrastructure resilience.

More details on the agenda and speakers will be published soon, so stay tuned!

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Scandria Alliance Talk on decarbonising heavy-duty road transport, 12 June 2026

In this Scandria Talk, we will discuss how to facilitate the decarbonisation of heavy-duty road transport in Europe and along the Scandria Corridor.

Agenda

• The European Commission’s perspective on cleaning heavy-duty road freight | Rein Jüriado, European Commission, DG MOVE, Unit B.4

Brenner Digital Green Corridor | Michael Andergassen, Autonomous Province of Bolzano/Bozen – South Tyrol

• How to cut emissions profitably in Heavy-Duty Transport in Norway | Bjørn Røst Kjørmo, Green Transport Norway

• HyTruck: Transnational network of hydrogen refuelling stations for trucks: Status & Perspectives | Sven Friedrich, INFRASTRUKTUR & UMWELT Professor Böhm und Partner

Moderator: Sophie Bockholt, Ministry of Economics, Infrastructure, Tourism and Labour Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Germany)

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Cross-border Connections In Northern Europe, 18 May 2026

Northern Europe’s transport future is being shaped right now, and collaboration is key. On 18 May 2026, leaders from politics, policy, and industry will gather in Oslo to discuss how we can build smarter, greener, and more resilient connections across borders.

Mark your calendar, sign up, and stay tuned for further details on this upcoming Scandria Alliance Conference hosted by Eastern Norway County Network.

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Scandria Alliance at EUSBSR Annual Forum, 11–13 May 2026

The 17th EUSBSR Annual Forum will bring together governments, cities, visionaries, policymakers, researchers, and civil society leaders with a shared mission: to jointly address the region’s most pressing challenges through stronger cross-sectoral cooperation, smarter coordination, and bold innovation.

The Scandria Alliance will contribute to two of the Forum’s breakout sessions:

• From plans to reality: governing urban mobility for resilience: Tue, 12 May 2026, 15:15–16:15, Stalker Hall

• Mind the Gap – permanent cross-border platforms as silo-breakers between regions and the EU: Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 10:15–11:15, Terrace Hall

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Scandria Alliance Talk on high-speed rail, 17 April 2026

In this Scandria Alliance Talk, we disussed how to accelerate high-speed rail travels across Europe – and how a visionary project to connect the Nordic capitals could contribute to this.

Agenda
• The European Commission’s high-speed rail plan | Martin Zeitler, Advisor to the European Coordinator Pat Cox, European Commission, DG MOVE

• Nordic Capitals Railway – a more united North, a stronger Europe | Vesa Palander, Director of Business and Economic Development, City of Turku

• The Oslo-Stockholm railway project | Jonas Karlsson, CEO, Oslo-Stockholm 2.55 AB

Moderator: Jyri Arponen, Regional Mayor, Regional Council of Southwest Finland

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