Transport Policy as a Way to Strengthen Geostrategic Position – A Review of Vienna as a Centre of Air and High-Speed Rail Transport in Central Europe

Vienna’s geostrategic importance fluctuated through the ages because of power clashes and subsequent political socio-economic impacts on population. This paper assesses its current position in a historical context then focuses more dimensions such as interconnectedness other transport aspects position. Air environmentally friendlier modes passenger like high-speed rail are considered analysed European context. also reviews results issues dealing with development Vienna Airport progress railway projects Central Economies (CEEs) after Union’s enlargement 2004. The suggest that restoration period between 1995–2005, there is currently only moderate slowly growing exercise power, control or influence over CEEs. competition from busier German hub airports well CEE transit performance figures. lack friendly infrastructure viable option instead fastest air travel preventing to strengthen strategic Its highly affected by underdeveloped networks CEEs future major hub.