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Southerner Rail Passenger Service: Viability Study
[ Last Updated 8 November 2005 ]
Short Description
This study assesses the implications of the closure of the Southerner rail service and the potential net benefits of a rail passenger or other service being continued.
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Document Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Key Findings
3. Service Options
4. Market Prospects
5. Economic Impacts
6. Closure or Subsidy
Appendix 1: Economic Summary
Appendix 2: Individuals and Organisations Consulted in This Study
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List of Tables
Table 2.1: Medium Growth Operating and Total Surplus Estimates by Service Option
Table 2.2: High Growth Operating and Total Surplus Estimates by Service Option
Table 4.1: Southerner Adult Fare Structure (November 2001)
Table 4.2: Age of Traveller by Mode of Transport
Table 4.3: Purpose of Trip by Mode of Transport
Table 4.4: Size of Travelling Group by Mode of Transport
Table 4.5: Relationship of Traveller by Mode of Transport
Table 4.6: Gender of Traveller by Mode of Transport
Table 4.7: Personal Income of Traveller by Mode of Transport
Table 4.8: Reason for Travel by Mode of Transport
Table 4.9: Age of Traveller by Mode of Transport
Table 4.10: Sex of Traveller by Mode of Transport
Table 4.11: IVS Region of Origin by Mode of Transport
Table 4.12: Scheduled Transport Options - Christchurch. and Invercargill
Table 4.13: Comparative Pricing Between the Southerner and Other Modes
Table 4.14: Domestic Overnight Trips by Mode of Transport
Table 4.15: International Visitors to Christchurch and Dunedin
Table 4.16: Rail Market Capture by Mode - Domestic Passengers
Table 4.17: Southerner Passenger Growth Scenarios by Segment
Table 5.1: Canterbury Regional Economy, 2000
Table 5.2: Otago Regional Economy, 2000
Table 5.3: Southland Regional Economy, 2000
Table 5.4: The Southerner Traveller Expenditure by Region ($000)
Table 5.5: Southerner Traveller Diversion Rates
Table 5.6: Annual Direct Expenditure Expected to be Lost ($000)
Table 5.7: Economic Impact of Tourist Diversion from Southerner Closure ($000)
Table 5.8: Economic Impact from Closure of Southerner Rail Operation
Table 5.9: Total Economic Impact from Southerner Closure
Table 6.1: Comparison of Regional Incomes and Subsidy Required ($m, PV)
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