The article presents the results of a study on the functioning of Łódź Agglomeration Railway in spatial terms. The study refers to the area of Łódź and focuses on determining the degree to which the agglomeration railway system is a complementary part or substitute to the urban public transport system as such. This research assumption was developed, successively taking into account the time-based accessibility of point rail infrastructure as regards individual car transport, local public transport (bus and tram services) and pedestrian communication facilities. The analysis allows determining to what extent the distribution of Łódź Agglomeration Railway stations matches the deployment of local public transport stops, the city’s buildup areas and which of its parts are covered by different isochrones of reaching the means of rail transport by car or on foot. Taking account of these variables, the authors indicate potential sites to locate agglomeration railway stations, which are characterized by optimum accessibility regarding different variables. They should
be considered to be an attempt at verifying the currently functioning arrangement and, at the same time, as a proposal for possible development of the urban communication system.
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