The Importance of the 1520 mm Gauge Rail Transport System for Trans‑Eurasian International Trade in the Exchange of Goods
Journal: Comparative Economic Research Central and Eastern Europe
Year: 2022

The article presents the importance of a specific rail transport system in the logistics service of cargo transported between two generators of international trade in goods – China and the European Union. Using selected operational data relating to the railway systems of several countries (including Belarus, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Russia, and Ukraine), it indicates the great economic importance of the 1520 Space – an area dominated by broad‑gauge infrastructure. Beyond the comparative aspect, and a