Modelling the impact of alternative fare structures on train overcrowding

International Journal of Transport Management

Volumn 2, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 51-58

  Whelan, Gerard ^a   Johnson, Daniel ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Rail passenger simulation model; Train overcrowding; Yield management

Indexed keywords

COMPETITION; COMPUTER SIMULATION; CONTRACTS; LAWS AND LEGISLATION; PASSENGER CARS; REGULATORY COMPLIANCE; STRATEGIC PLANNING; TRANSPORTATION CHARGES;

PROFITABILITY; RAIL PASSENGER SIMULATION MODELS; TRAIN OVERCROWDING; YIELD MANAGEMENT;

RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION;

EID: 3242699545     PISSN: 14714051     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijtm.2004.04.004     Document Type: Conference Paper

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