A study of railway development in small states

Abstract

In the article, the author proposes a methodology that can be used to evaluate the development of the railway system in the country. The author illustrates this methodology by comparing the development of railways both in countries with an underdeveloped railway system and with a highly developed system. The development of railways is evaluated taking into account the area and population of the countries. The study revealed that in countries with a small railway network, the ratio of railway length to the country's area and population is no less than in countries with long railway lines.