Abstract
Scientific approaches for defining liberalization as a priority trend in rail transport development has been generalized. The main liberalization purpose and goals have been revealed and systematized. The international experience in rail freight traffic liberalization has been analyzed and conclusions about its efficiency have been made based on statistical data. The basic prerequisites for performing the reformation of rail freight transport in Ukraine by means of liberalization have been revealed. The existing form of transportation process organization at JSC "Ukraine Railways" has been described. A thorough analysis of statistical data characterizing the operational results of the main railway enterprise in Ukraine has confirmed existing problems in the industry that can be resolved through the liberalization process. A survey has been conducted for the main railway customers and a conclusion based on the obtained results has been made considering liberalization necessity for improving customer service quality. A plan of further actions for freight transport liberalization has been proposed.
Highlights
Liberalization is a priority direction for Ukrainian rail transport development in the near future
The market liberalization is primarily connected with its demonopolisation and deregulation
Railway transport market is increasing every year, and there are about 450 private operators operating in the market
Summary
Liberalization is a priority direction for Ukrainian rail transport development in the near future. Liberalization process involves reducing the state's influence on the industry and creating favorable conditions for competition. The EU's actions are aimed at providing complete liberalization, where the state role includes exclusively legislative and regulatory aspects as well as the sphere of transport infrastructure management. Detailed rules and the whole process of liberalization are described in numerous directives and laws for European rail transport. Developing effective intra-industry competition involves rail transport preparation for competitive actions in the inter-industry market in future. Operational area of railway transportations market is form by carriers in competitive conditions. Liberalization processes result is transparent competition, market pricing and improved reliability and quality for entire transportation chain
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