Prospects for the Development of Intermodal Transport in the Visegrad Countries, Germany and Italy - Selected Aspects

The article presents the results of research on possibilities developing intermodal rail transport in Visegrad Group countries, Italy and Germany. was conducted based statistical data regarding demand for cargo units transport. Selected elements infrastructure were taken into account as well, i.e. length railway tracks lines (including electrified ones), line density indicator, number terminals. study proved that there a noticeable development Hungary which makes it prospective market, affording possibility domestic international biggest decrease observed Germany Poland. In same time, Poland increase container (ICUs). inverse relationship between ICUs is most countries. Only Czechia parallel observed. It has been linear point requires investment electrification countries surveyed. These investments are important due to handling needs foreign trade. With growing developed infrastructure, will be able compete with road This process consistent need ensure green modify structure environmental friendly one.