Travel Speed of 100 km∙h−1 as the Limit of Competitiveness of Railway Transport

Abstract

In this paper, the authors address the issue of the competitiveness of conventional rail transport, especially in relation to individual car transport where a travel speed of 100 km∙h−1 can be achieved. The paper gives concrete examples of connections where this speed can be achieved, but also examples where it cannot be achieved, mainly due to insufficient infrastructure. Then, on the basis of the results obtained from the examples of such connections, appropriate conclusions and recommendations are drawn.