Railway transport in community service in east part of polish-czech borderland Cover Image

Transport kolejowy w obsłudze gmin we wschodniej części pogranicza polsko-czeskiego
Railway transport in community service in east part of polish-czech borderland

Author(s): Mateusz Smolarski
Subject(s): Regional Geography, Maps / Cartography
Published by: Bernardinum
Keywords: railway transport; polish-czech borderland; transport efficiency; municipalities

Summary/Abstract: Czech-polish borderland is characterised by high railway transport development. But there are significant differences,which affect on disproportions between two regions. Border regions show similar demographic and economic potential.In paper will be made analysis of railway transport services between municpilaties headquaters; researches are based onpotential model, efficiency indicator and analysis of railway transport offer. Also will be made attempt to compare level ofdevelopment in local and regional scale. Transformation in Poland cause significant decrease of regional railway importance. InCzech Repubic local railways are essential component of transit system. In paper will be show biggest disproportions in transitdevelopment.

  • Issue Year: 20/2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 78-90
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish