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Railways constitute a pivotal component of linear transport infrastructure. The monitored section is part of the line connecting Vienna and Kraków, the construction of which began in 1837. The objective of the study was to assess the species composition of vegetation in a designated section of the railway. The evaluation was executed through the implementation of the phytocoenological relevé method, with the assessment conducted in the year 2021, during the months of April, June, August, and October. During the monitoring process, a total of 31 plant species present within the trackbed of the designated section were documented. The results indicate that the section under observation is distinguished by relatively abundant and species-diverse vegetation, the composition and coverage of which undergoes changes during the vegetation period. The impact of vegetation on the structural stability of railway lines is a matter of concern, as it can also adversely affect the fluidity and safety of rail transport. Consequently, the regular monitoring and evaluation of vegetation should be an integral part of the operational maintenance of railway infrastructure.
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