RBGC Russia Delphi questionnaire / LTY Kouvola

Rail Baltica Growth Corridor Russia (RBGC Russia) Delphi questionnaire for public sector organizations situated in North-West Russia.
Country of residence: Russia Background: Public sector organizations Name: __________________________
Transport market
1. By 2030, transport volumes in North-West Russia will...	significantly decrease somewhat decrease no change somewhat increase significant increase no opinion

2. By 2030, freight transported by rail in North-West Russia will…	significantly decrease somewhat decrease no change somewhat increase significant increase no opinion

3. By 2030, freight transported by road in North-West Russia will…	significantly decrease somewhat decrease no change somewhat increase significant increase no opinion

4. By 2030, will rail transport increase its market share in comparison with road transport?	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

5. By 2030, export transit traffic (oil and raw materials) from North-West Russia through Finland will…	significantly decrease somewhat decrease no change somewhat increase significant increase

6. By 2030, import transit traffic (containers and semi-trailers, general cargo) to North-West Russia through Finland will…	significantly decrease somewhat decrease no change somewhat increase significant increase no opinion

7. By 2030, the share of international traffic to/from North-West Russia will…	significantly decrease somewhat decrease no change somewhat increase significant increase no opinion

8. By 2030, the importance of transportation sector for the competitiveness of North-West Russia will…	significantly decrease somewhat decrease no change somewhat increase significant increase no opinion

9. By 2030, the importance of direct Mediterranean connection (instead of German / Netherlands dominance with their seaports, like Hamburg, Bremen and Rotterdam) through hinterlands (e.g. using rail and road) shall…	significantly decrease somewhat decrease no change somewhat increase significant increase no opinion

10. By 2030, Russia's most important trade routes (both export and import) are elsewhere than in Europe (e.g. Asia and Middle-East).	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

11. By 2030, the importance of transportation through Port of Murmansk will…	significantly decrease somewhat decrease no change somewhat increase significant increase no opinion

Rail transport and intermodality
12. By 2030, share of electrified rail tracks in North-West Russia has increased.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

13. By 2030, the efficiency of rail freight transport has increased.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

14. By 2030, border crossing formalities by rail will be more efficient (e.g. as faster border crossings).	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

15. By 2030, there are regular rail transport services, which transport semi-trailers.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

16. By 2030, usability and attractiveness of container transport in supply chain will…	significantly decrease somewhat decrease no change somewhat increase significant increase no opinion

17. By 2030, are there available efficient rail transport operators for Rail Baltica Growth Corridor?	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

Competitive transport modes
18. By 2030, the efficiency of road freight transport has increased.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

19. By 2030, border crossing formalities by road will be more efficient (e.g. as faster border crossings).	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

Infrastructure
20. By 2030, the condition of road transport infrastructure in North-West Russia will…	significantly deteriorate somewhat deteriorate not change somewhat improve significantly improve no opinion

21. By 2030, the condition of rail transport infrastructure in North-West Russia will…	significantly deteriorate somewhat deteriorate not change somewhat improve significantly improve no opinion

22. By 2030, capacity of road network will be sufficient in North-West Russia.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

23. By 2030, capacity of rail network will be sufficient in North-West Russia.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

24. By 2030, the amount of infrastructure usage fees or charges regarding road transportation will…	significantly decrease somewhat decrease no change somewhat increase significant increase no opinion

25. By 2030, the amount of infrastructure usage fees or charges regarding rail transportation will…	significantly decrease somewhat decrease no change somewhat increase significant increase no opinion

26. By 2030, private sector ownership of warehouses, terminals etc. will…	significantly decrease somewhat decrease no change somewhat increase significant increase no opinion

27. By 2030, amount of inland intermodal terminals (dry ports) in North-West Russia having direct and regular railway service link to Europe (e.g. Baltic States or Finland) will…	significantly decrease somewhat decrease no change somewhat increase significant increase no opinion

National decision-making processes
28. Amount of bureaucracy hinders national decision-making processes in North-West Russia.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

29. By 2030, national decision-making processes are smoother than now in North-West Russia.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

30. National decision-making is centralized in North-West Russia.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

31. Public sector organizations can have influence in decision-making processes regarding North-West Russia.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

32. RZD has influence in decision-making processes regarding rail transportation sector.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

Unions and organizations
33. European Union (EU) has influence on North-West Russian transport sector development.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

34. By 2030, Visa free travelling is allowed between Russia and EU countries.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

35. By 2030, Russia's WTO membership will increase transport volumes considerably in North-West Russia.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

36. WTO membership will decrease customs tariffs.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

37. Joining WTO creates benefits for Russian economy.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

Co-operation
38. Co-operation within Russia between public sector organizations is fruitful.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

39. Co-operation in Russia between public and private sector is versatile.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

40. The importance of co-operation with EU has increased.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

41. By 2030, WTO membership will increase the co-operation between Russia and WTO member countries.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

Environmental friendliness of transport
42. Decreasing environmental impacts (e.g. amount of carbon dioxide emissions) originating from transportation sector is important.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

43. IMO's sulphur regulation will decrease the attractiveness of sea transport in North-West Russia.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

Rail Baltica transport corridor
44. Rail Baltica connection to central Europe is vital for Russia.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

45. Rail Baltica is important transport corridor for North-West Russia.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

46. Hinterland transport route through Sweden and Denmark is more important to Russia than alternative route through Baltic States (Rail Baltica or road transport through via Baltica).	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

47. Freight transport is more important than passenger transport for Rail Baltica transport corridor.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

48. There should be only one company, which would operate the whole Rail Baltica transport corridor.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

49. Width of gauge should be unified for the whole Rail Baltica line.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

50. EU gauge should be used for the Rail Baltica line.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

51. Rail Baltica alignment should be controlled and operated through joint venture company, which would have main owners from Baltic States, but important neighbours and users, like Russia and Finland, as minor owners (few percents of ownership).	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

52. Rail Baltica should be controlled and operated similarly to the practice of Channel Tunnel (between UK and France), where owner base of operating company is diverse and stocks are listed and every day quoted in stock exchanges (e.g. Tallinn or Helsinki).	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

53. By 2030, transported freight by RBGC is originating from Russia.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

54. By 2030, transported freight by RBGC is originating from Finland.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

55. By 2030, transported freight by RBGC is originating from the Baltic States.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion

56. By 2030, transported freight by RBGC is mainly transit traffic.	definitely not unlikely possibly probably definitely no opinion