Potential and Limitations of Air-rail Links - A General Overview

Abstract

This paper examines the strengths and limitations of the different forms of air-rail links. In addition to this, the authors classify air-rail links and their underlying critical success factors. The paper also examines the consequences of the introduction of air-rail links with particular reference to short-haul links, regional airlines, and airports. Furthermore, the possible use of intercity air-rail links by full-service carriers as a means to counter the onslaught of low-cost carriers is discussed.