Methodology for the optimization of the institutional environment in rail transport in the Czech Republic
Abstract
The content of this methodology is the recommended procedure for resolving the question of the absence of a regulatory authority of rail industry according to European legislation; further the process of liberalization of rail transport through minimizing barriers to free enterprise with a clear definition of the activity of an infrastructure and its role in relation to the incumbent. Related to this is the recommended procedure for transparent and non-discriminatory infrastructure pricing, including sampling traction and energy recovery, to achieve economic balance between the use of the infrastructure and operation costs.
The methodology proposes the allocation of capacity on the basis of economic incentives (costs in relation to quality, auctions) together with framework agreements. For passenger transport methodology proposes the basic variant of mutual recognition of travel documents between carriers.