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Economic Determinants of Passenger Railway Transport in the European Union

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  • Thomas Poufinas

    (Democritus University of Thrace)

  • Angeliki C. Panagopoulou

    (Democritus University of Thrace)

  • James Ming Chen

    (Michigan State University)

Abstract

This paper investigates the determinants of railway usage for passengers using traditional econometric and machine-enhanced methods. The analysis employs European Union data retrieved from The World Bank and Eurostat, spanning the years from 2000 to 2018 and covering 25 European Union countries. The size of the rail network, the gross domestic product per capita, and the fertility rate positively affect passenger traffic. Unemployment has a negative impact. Country-specific effects also appear. Policymakers, regulators, and private stakeholders in transportation, tourism, environmental protection, energy use, and economic development should focus on expanding the rail network, reducing unemployment, increasing GDP per capita, and adopting family-friendly practices. Such policies should be adapted to country-specific needs.

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  • Thomas Poufinas & Angeliki C. Panagopoulou & James Ming Chen, 2025. "Economic Determinants of Passenger Railway Transport in the European Union," Atlantic Economic Journal, Springer;International Atlantic Economic Society, vol. 53(3), pages 143-165, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:atlecj:v:53:y:2025:i:3:d:10.1007_s11293-025-09831-5
    DOI: 10.1007/s11293-025-09831-5
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    • C51 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric Modeling - - - Model Construction and Estimation
    • E60 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook - - - General
    • F47 - International Economics - - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance - - - Forecasting and Simulation: Models and Applications
    • R41 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Transportation Economics - - - Transportation: Demand, Supply, and Congestion; Travel Time; Safety and Accidents; Transportation Noise

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