Intercity Mode Choice in Nepal: Assessing Prospects of Railway for Intercity Travel

抄録

Research involves collection of Revealed and Stated preference data and analyze intercity mode choice behavior using an econometric model. Discrete choice models, multinomial logit model and nested logit model, are used to analyze SP & RP data. Mode choice modeling studies provide reliable estimates on mode shift into a new mode and establish a strong basis for setting fare structure and service attributes. This study first explores the mode choice scenario after railway is introduced and then builds up evidence for railway, a mode, for intercity travel sustainability. It is found that the mode choice behavior of intercity travelers in Nepal is influenced by time, cost, distance, travel partner, cost bearer, age, income, car ownership, and family size. Moreover, the utility of travel mode is found more sensitive towards time than cost. Finally, it is concluded that demand and preference for railways is relatively higher than existing modes.