Factors Influencing Long-Distance Rail Passenger trip Rates in Great Britain

Factors Influencing Long-Distance Rail Passenger trip Rates in Great Britain

Separate models for business and non-business rail trips of over 50 miles show wide variations between different groups of the population. The author examines the effects of such factors as socio-economic group, age, household type, car ownership and access to a main line station. Some results are unexpected.

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