Restructuring Romania’s Railways: The Freight Business

Human Geographies: Journal of Studies and Research in Human Geography

Mariana Nae¹  David Turnock² 

[1] Faculty of Geography, Bucharest University, Bucharest, Romania;University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH, U.K;

关键词: CFR Marfă;    Private operators;    Privatisation;    Public infrastructure;    Railways;    Restructuring;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Railways remain a key element in Romania’s transport infrastructure but many adjustments have been made since 1989 in the quest for profitability in the context of European integration as well as competition with other transport modes. After a brief contextual introduction the paper concentrates on railfreight; noting a fall in traffic since 1989, coupled with the need for qualitative improvements and higher labour productivity with the state-owned freight company (CFR Marfă) now open to competition from private operators who have gradually increased their share of the business. The paper concludes with reference to Marfă privatisation as a prerequisite for the long-term survival of the company as a major player in the business.

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