Abstract
The economic situation and comparative advantages of the Port of Rijeka are no more than important preconditions of its development and competitive ability. No adequate connection of the Port of Rijeka to its catchment area is possible without a modern rail and road traffic. The researches and analyses of the port hinterland connection current state, the results of which are provided in these documents, clearly indicate the need to upgrade the existing railway tracks and build a new level Rijeka – Zagreb railway line. This line is a vital condition for ensuring both, a strong growth of the port performances and its competitive ability vis-a-vis other neighbouring ports. The level railway line Rijeka – Zagreb with Rijeka railway junction adequately upgraded, should be therefore regarded as strategic traffic project and conditio sine qua non for the future development of the Port of Rijeka. However, no solution of the Rijeka railway junction problem will be possible without finding the right way for better connection of some of the port terminals. When considering the integral solution of the rail traffic in the greater Rijeka Basin, it is important to know that the access to individual port terminals, the connection with the railway in Istria through the Učka Tunnel and connection with the port terminals on the Island of Krk are of great importance for the Port of Rijeka future development. The efforts to recognize the problems in the port environment and define priorities that make the rail transport a key factor of the Port of Rijeka’s future growth, are the main contributions of this study. KEY WORDS: Port of Rijeka, traffic connections, rail traffic, Rijeka railway junction, development guidelines
Highlights
The economic situation and comparative advantages of the Port of Rijeka are no more than important preconditions of its development and competitive ability
When considering the integral solution of the rail traffic in the greater Rijeka Basin, it is important to know that the access to individual port terminals, the connection with the railway in Istria through the Učka Tunnel and connection with the port terminals on the Island of Krk are of great importance for the Port of Rijeka future development
In order to achieve a better connection of the Port of Rijeka with the hinterland, it is essential to define and promote the elements of the railway system, such as: –– rail connections with the hinterland, –– upgrading of Rijeka - Zagreb railway, –– connection of port and railway terminals, –– level railway line, –– integrating of dislocated port terminals of the Rijeka Basin into a rail system, –– upgrading of the rolling stock, –– automation of traffic control, –– upgrading the existing railway information system and its connection to the port information system
Summary
The economic situation and comparative advantages of the Port of Rijeka are no more than important preconditions of its development and competitive ability. The geographical position of the Adriatic Sea, which cuts deeply into Central Europe, with the Rijeka Port basin deep enough to accommodate the biggest vessels, offers considerable possibilities and creates outstanding preconditions for traffic-economic assessment of a wider significance It is its importance and the role in the traffic system of the Republic of Croatia that make the Rijeka traffic route worthy of continual attention, research works and analyses so that all necessary measures in terms of its adjustment to the new circumstances in its either closer or wider environment, can be undertaken on time. That is why the issues of modern solutions and construction of all the elements of the Rijeka road network are crucial for linking the port terminals to the main rail and road routes towards Central Europe and the Danube region In this connection, there is no doubt that, when the good access of the port on the landside is in question, the rail traffic is irreplaceable and of top-priority. Modernization of port terminals in Rijeka, a modern railway junction, a modernized railway and modern roads will enable the transformation of the Port of Rijeka into a modern transport and logistical point in this part of Europe
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