Commission Report 2002 (Slovakia)

Chapter 9: Transport

As regards legal alignment and the strengthening of administrative capacity, addressed also in the Action Plan in road transport, progress has been achieved. However, further efforts still need to be made for the transposition and implementation of social rules for domestic road transport operations. Some efforts are needed to improve the administrative capacity of the inland waterway sector. In the railways sector significant steps forward have been made as regards the future organisation of the Slovak Railways. Further efforts are required to align fully with the revised railway acquis. As regards the setting up and the efficient operation of an independent aviation accident investigation authority, the legislation is in place. It must now be ensured that the body becomes operational. Thus, the Accession Partnership priorities in the field of transport have been partially met. Implementation of the Action Plan is overall on track.