Comparative analysis of transport of the Czech Republic and Poland

Abstract

The article addresses issues concerning the transportation of the two neighboring countries of Poland and the Czech Republic. An analysis and evaluation of the various modes of transport: road, rail, inland waterway, air, pipeline and sea is presented. The structure of the share of each mode of transportation for Poland and the Czech Republic is also illustrated. To compare the two countries, primarily statistical data were used, which illustrate the extent of the use of transport in freight transportation in each country. The purpose of the study was to analyze and evaluate Poland and the Czech Republic by mode of transport. A comparison was made between the various segments of freight transportation in 2019–2021. The paper also includes an analysis of the functioning rail and road infrastructure in both countries. In addition, it also focused on the existing cooperation between the two countries and the ongoing ventures and projects affecting the transportation of both countries.