A study to evaluate the potential decongestive effect of high speed train links from the United Kingdom to Paris (France), Brussels (Belgium) and Amsterdam (Netherlands) on Heathrow and Gatwick airports in 1995 and 2000 is reported. The methodology follows a simple stepped approach of air traffic growth forecasting, modal split analysis, and the assessment of the traffic diverted to rail in terms of the reduction of passengers and passenger air transport movements. The findings suggest that although the decongestive effect is significant, the diversion levels vary considerably depending upon the passenger's reasons for travel. The main determinants of modal transfer, and thus decongestive effect in Heathrow and Gatwick, will be the degree of competitiveness of high speed rail fares, as yet an unknown quantity, and the levels and standards of service offered.


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    Title :

    Evaluation of the Potential Decongestive Effect of High Speed Trains to Europe on Heathrow and Gatwick Airports (United Kingdom)


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    Publication date :

    1991


    Size :

    143 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English