Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska 2026, vol. 28, pp. 196-211
Ioana-Alexandra Mirea1 
, Cosmin Păunescu1,2 , Alexandru Giurea1,2 , Răzvan Cristian Muntean1 , Robert Răzvan Dobre1,2 , Alexandru Nedelea1
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1. University of Bucharest, Romania 2. Romanian Government – Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure |
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https://doi.org/10.54740/ros.2026.015 |
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This paper examines the need for high-speed rail (HSR) in Romania by analyzing its economic, social, and environmental benefits. HSR has become an important part of modern transportation in Europe, and its introduction in Romania would not only improve domestic travel but also strengthen the country's connection to the wider European transport network. A well-developed HSR system would enhance cross-border mobility, support trade, attract investment, and contribute to a more efficient and sustainable transport system. To identify the best route alternatives, this study uses the National Transport Model, applying different scenarios based on traffic flows and demographic factors. The analysis also considers the natural terrain to ensure that proposed routes follow the most suitable geographical conditions. Beyond the clear advantage of reducing travel times between major cities, HSR could play a key role in regional development by reducing economic differences and encouraging more balanced growth across Romania. By aligning with European transport policies, the development of high-speed rail in Romania would be a major step toward modernizing infrastructure and improving the country's role in Europe's transport network. The objective of this study is to integrate Romania's National Transport Model with a land suitability analysis to identify the most suitable high-speed rail corridors and to evaluate their transport demand potential.
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high-speed rail, transport, geography, urban development, transport modelling
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AMA Style
Mirea I., Păunescu C., Giurea A., Muntean R., Dobre R., Nedelea A.. Integrating the National Transport Model into High-Speed Rail Planning and Development Processes in Romania. Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska. 2026; 28. https://doi.org/10.54740/ros.2026.015
ACM Style
Mirea I., Păunescu C., Giurea A., Muntean R., Dobre R., Nedelea A.. 2026. Integrating the National Transport Model into High-Speed Rail Planning and Development Processes in Romania. Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska. 28. DOI:https://doi.org/10.54740/ros.2026.015
ACS Style
Mirea I., Păunescu C., Giurea A., Muntean R., Dobre R., Nedelea A., Integrating the National Transport Model into High-Speed Rail Planning and Development Processes in Romania Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska 2026, 28, 196-211. https://doi.org/10.54740/ros.2026.015
APA Style
Mirea I., Păunescu C., Giurea A., Muntean R., Dobre R., Nedelea A. (2026). Integrating the National Transport Model into High-Speed Rail Planning and Development Processes in Romania. Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska, 28, 196-211. https://doi.org/10.54740/ros.2026.015
ABNT Style
MIREA I., PĂUNESCU C., GIUREA A., MUNTEAN R., DOBRE R., NEDELEA A.. Integrating the National Transport Model into High-Speed Rail Planning and Development Processes in Romania. Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska, v. 28, p. 196-211, 2026. https://doi.org/10.54740/ros.2026.015
Chicago Style
Mirea I., Păunescu C., Giurea A., Muntean R., Dobre R., Nedelea A. 2026. "Integrating the National Transport Model into High-Speed Rail Planning and Development Processes in Romania". Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska 28, 196-211. https://doi.org/10.54740/ros.2026.015
Harvard Style
Mirea I., Păunescu C., Giurea A., Muntean R., Dobre R., Nedelea A. (2026) "Integrating the National Transport Model into High-Speed Rail Planning and Development Processes in Romania", Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska, 28, pp. 196-211. doi:https://doi.org/10.54740/ros.2026.015
IEEE Style
Mirea I., Păunescu C., Giurea A., Muntean R., Dobre R., Nedelea A., "Integrating the National Transport Model into High-Speed Rail Planning and Development Processes in Romania", RoczOchrSrod, vol 28, pp. 196-211. https://doi.org/10.54740/ros.2026.015