Possibilities of Using Less Frequently Utilized Areas of Railway Infrastructure

This article deals with the legislative, property and financial aspects of railway infrastructure. Many experts says that limiting the network only to its hightraffic-density sections would greatly reduce the cost of maintaining the railways. Financing the infrastructure is one of the biggest disadvantages of rail transportation in contrast to road transportation. What are the possibilities of legislative and property changes in case of less frequently used tracks, and of a possible change of the purpose of use while keeping the track? Could the regions use the new opportunities arising from a change in legislation and use these large unused areas to solve some of the problems of municipalities? Can the potential of railway infrastructure be reused? These possibilities will be explored by the research by design method and through cooperation with economic experts and students. With their help an ideological proposal will be presented to municipal representatives, relevant politicians, etc.