This thesis analyses the efficiency of the Slovenian railway network by comparing it with railway systems in other European countries. Although Slovenia is a European leader in freight transport, ranking 5th in modal share of freight, it lags significantly in passenger transport, where it ranks only 25th. At the beginning, we provide a brief analysis of the domestic railway network. The Slovenian network, stretching 1228 km, is only 27% double-track and 50% electrified. Slovenia currently ranks among the five slowest countries in Europe in terms of train speeds. Subsequently, we identify countries that could serve as good examples for the improvement of the Slovenian railway network. Switzerland is considered an "ideal model" due to its reliability and high frequency of connections. Austria excels in international connectivity and night trains, being the best in Europe in the area of sleeping cars. Next, we explore the factors that lead to high railway usage. Research in this chapter indicates that punctuality, frequency, and quality (comfort, Wi-Fi) are the primary factors encouraging rail use, while price is surprisingly less important. Finally, the thesis proposes a specific sequence of improvements:
1. Improving punctuality and reliability,
2. Introducing more night/sleeper trains,
3. Increasing frequency, with an emphasis on urban rail around Ljubljana, Maribor, and Celje,
4. Modernizing infrastructure on key corridors (e.g., Ljubljana–Trieste) to increase speeds.
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