New white paper: The rail bonus exists
Our latest white paper about the rail bonus is now available for download. The rail bonus can be defined as the effect of tram or train traffic that does not occur with equivalent investments in buses, provided that travel times, frequency, walking distance, and other factors are the same.
There are several scientific articles about the occurrence and magnitude of the rail bonus (train, subway, tram, etc.), mainly focusing on the immediate (i.e., short-term) impact or level of travel with rail transport compared to buses.
Mats Améen, public transportation expert at Trivector Traffic, has reviewed the current state of knowledge and discusses various Swedish examples of immediate and long-term rail bonus, as well as direct and indirect rail bonus effects.
– Most studies have concluded that the rail bonus effect exists, but the magnitude of its benefits can vary, says Mats.
More information
Contact Mats Améen, mats.ameen@trivector.se.
Download our new white paper about the rail bonus. It is available in two language versions, Swedish and English.