The study aims to understand the factors influencing demand for inter-city rail travel in the UK.
Analysis of demand patterns based on fare and journey time
Comparative assessment of coach and car competition
Examination of cyclical economic activity influence
Evaluation of seasonal variations in travel demand
Demand is strongly influenced by rail fares and journey time
Increased competition from coach and car reduces rail travel demand
Cyclical economic factors affect the overall demand patterns
Seasonal variation leads to fluctuating demand throughout the year
Abstract
Demand is found to be strongly influenced by rail fares and journey time, by the level of competition from coach and car, by cyclical activity, and by seasonal factors.