Транспортните политики и начините на управление в пътническия железопътен транспорт на Република България и Чешката република
Transport Policies and Management Methods in Passenger Railway Transport of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Czech Republic

Author(s): Kaloyan Todorov
Subject(s): Economy, National Economy, Business Economy / Management, Transport / Logistics
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: passenger rail transport; Bulgaria; Czech Republic; transport policy; efficiency of public services
Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this report is to examine and contrast the policies and governance approaches of passenger railway transport in the Republic of Bulgaria and the Czech Republic. The analysis focuses on the core components of the sector: governing authorities, infrastructure, rolling stock, services and operations, human resources, and the current condition of the passenger railway sector. The report is organized thematically, with each element divided into subtopics that enable a comparative evaluation of national policies, followed by the identification of best practices. The study relies primarily on statistical data, official reports, and scholarly publications, with particular emphasis on up-to-date sources. Comparative analysis is further complemented, where relevant, by insights drawn from the author’s personal experience. The findings indicate a clear advantage of Czech railway policies and governance structures, while Bulgaria demonstrates significant delays in policy implementation and sectoral development. The applicability of the identified best practices lies in their potential to serve as models for adaptation and improvement within the Bulgarian context.

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