Crossing Europe asleep, not aloft

Modelling night train demand potential for maximum air-rail substitution

Master thesis (2024)

Authors

D.S. Dietzenbacher Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Contributors

R.M.P. Goverde Transport, Mobility and Logistics (mentor)
N. van Oort Transport, Mobility and Logistics (graduation committee member)
N. Geržinič Transport, Mobility and Logistics (graduation committee member)
Faculty
Civil Engineering & Geosciences
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Published Date

30-09-2024

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Abstract

This thesis addresses a hypothetical scenario in which all flights within most of Europe are substituted by rail and estimates the resulting additional rail demand, with a focus on night train demand. Routes, cities and countries with high potential for (night) trains under maximum air-rail substitution are highlighted, and rolling stock requirements are estimated. Several research gaps regarding long-distance travel behaviour and mode choice are shown to require assumptions in the modelling approach; the results are indicative of areas with higher demand potential for night trains than others.

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