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Prissignaler på räls: En studie om efterfrågans priskänslighet på tågresor längs med södra stambanan.

Dzanic, Tarik LU and Rydberg, Marcus LU (2002) NEKH02 20241
Department of Economics
Abstract (Swedish)
This study examines price elasticity of demand for train travel along the Southern Main Line in Sweden, focusing on four specific routes: Malmö-Stockholm, Lund-Stockholm, Malmö-Linköping, and Linköping-Stockholm. Using sales data provided by Snälltåget for a period of 28 days in 2024, the research analyzes how ticket prices influence passenger numbers, applying econometric models such as log-log regression and fixed effects analysis. Results indicate significant variation in price sensitivity across different routes, with the highest price elasticity observed on the Linköping-Stockholm route. The findings suggest that passengers on this route are particularly responsive to price changes, while Malmö-Linköping shows the least price... (More)
This study examines price elasticity of demand for train travel along the Southern Main Line in Sweden, focusing on four specific routes: Malmö-Stockholm, Lund-Stockholm, Malmö-Linköping, and Linköping-Stockholm. Using sales data provided by Snälltåget for a period of 28 days in 2024, the research analyzes how ticket prices influence passenger numbers, applying econometric models such as log-log regression and fixed effects analysis. Results indicate significant variation in price sensitivity across different routes, with the highest price elasticity observed on the Linköping-Stockholm route. The findings suggest that passengers on this route are particularly responsive to price changes, while Malmö-Linköping shows the least price sensitivity, likely due to limited transportation alternatives. These insights underscore the importance of tailored pricing strategies for train operators to balance profitability with demand. Limitations of the study include the use of aggregated sales data, which may obscure finer temporal patterns in demand, and the focus on a single operator, Snälltåget, which could limit the generalizability of the findings. Future research could expand on these results by incorporating data from other operators and considering additional external factors influencing demand. (Less)
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author
Dzanic, Tarik LU and Rydberg, Marcus LU
supervisor
organization
course
NEKH02 20241
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
Price Elasticity of Demand, Train Travel, Southern Main Line (Södra Stambanan), Snälltåget.
language
Swedish
id
9174606
date added to LUP
2024-09-24 08:57:54
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  abstract     = {{This study examines price elasticity of demand for train travel along the Southern Main Line in Sweden, focusing on four specific routes: Malmö-Stockholm, Lund-Stockholm, Malmö-Linköping, and Linköping-Stockholm. Using sales data provided by Snälltåget for a period of 28 days in 2024, the research analyzes how ticket prices influence passenger numbers, applying econometric models such as log-log regression and fixed effects analysis. Results indicate significant variation in price sensitivity across different routes, with the highest price elasticity observed on the Linköping-Stockholm route. The findings suggest that passengers on this route are particularly responsive to price changes, while Malmö-Linköping shows the least price sensitivity, likely due to limited transportation alternatives. These insights underscore the importance of tailored pricing strategies for train operators to balance profitability with demand. Limitations of the study include the use of aggregated sales data, which may obscure finer temporal patterns in demand, and the focus on a single operator, Snälltåget, which could limit the generalizability of the findings. Future research could expand on these results by incorporating data from other operators and considering additional external factors influencing demand.}},
  author       = {{Dzanic, Tarik and Rydberg, Marcus}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Prissignaler på räls: En studie om efterfrågans priskänslighet på tågresor längs med södra stambanan.}},
  year         = {{2002}},
}