One of factors of success in conditions of the market relations are questions of increase of competitiveness that is especially actual for the Russian economy. In turn, Russia, possessing huge natural resources, considerable research and production and personnel potential, has low indicators on quality of life, effective use of resources and competitiveness. The analysis of existing definitions of the category "competitiveness" is provided in article, the hierarchy of levels of competitiveness is presented, the factors influencing competitiveness of construction branch are considered, the algorithm of determination of competitiveness of a construction complex of railway transport is considered.

Keywords: Competitiveness, construction complex of railway transport, competitiveness factors, assessment rating, competitors