Key methodological aspects of rail transport statistics in the European Union Cover Image

Kluczowe aspekty metodologiczne statystyki transportu kolejowego w Unii Europejskiej
Key methodological aspects of rail transport statistics in the European Union

Author(s): Anna Białas-Motyl
Subject(s): Economy, Supranational / Global Economy, Socio-Economic Research, Transport / Logistics
Published by: Główny Urząd Statystyczny
Keywords: statistics methodology; railway transport; legal regulations

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article is to present the key methodological aspects related to the collection of statistical data on rail transport in the EU countries. The main legal basis in this respect has been characterized, especially its basic provisions and definitions. It also discusses methodological recommendations arising directly from these acts and based on the experience of member countries and also developed by Eurostat and the Working Group dealing with Rail Transport Statistics in the past few years.

  • Issue Year: 57/2012
  • Issue No: 10
  • Page Range: 43-53
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish