The Effect of High Speed Trains on Air Transport

Abstract

The aim of the contribution titled The effect of high speed trains on air transport has a theoretical and practical character. The work deals with a survey of the current state of shared transport lines between air carriers and high-speed train operators in Europe. In the article is analysed the factors, that have the greatest influence in the decision-making of the passengers of the transport. We have highlighted the advantages of highspeed trains for short-to-medium distance transport and selected particular transport lines shared by both operators, which are analysed in more detail. Suggestions and advices are proposed for air carriers.