# RoLa border terminal

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Freight operators and rail carriers use RoLa border terminals – RoLa standing for Rollende Landstrasse, or rolling motorway – as interchange points where fully loaded trucks drive onto purpose-built low-floor wagons and cross the border as a complete unit by rail.

Freight operators and rail carriers use RoLa border terminals – RoLa standing for Rollende Landstrasse, or rolling motorway – as interchange points where fully loaded trucks drive onto purpose-built low-floor wagons and cross the border as a complete unit by rail. Unlike conventional intermodal transport, no cargo transfer takes place: the truck and its load remain intact throughout the rail leg, which is a clear advantage for bulky, time-sensitive, or difficult-to-handle goods. These terminals are concentrated on Alpine and major European transit corridors, where road restrictions, night driving bans, and route-based tolls make the rail option economically viable. Typical infrastructure includes drive-on ramps, holding tracks, and on-site customs facilities.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/RoLa](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/RoLa)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | RoLa border terminal |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 109 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/RoLa |

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