Regionalne przewozy pasażerskie w ramach sieci kolei dużych prędkości na przykładzie Francji, Niemiec i Hiszpanii

In this paper the author presents the development of the high speed rail network in Europe, and models of operating high speed lines in terms of accessibility for regional passenger trains and regional community services. This paper is concerned with analysis of the high speed rail network in France, Germany and Spain - European leaders of high speed rail. The experience of these three countries shows that the construction of high speed routes can stimulate the development of regional passenger traffic and increase regional growth.