Influence of Qualitative Factors on Mode Choice between High Speed Train and Airplane using Logit Model with Dummy Variables: Case Study Jakarta – Surabaya Corridor

Abstract

The Indonesia National Railway Master Plan has stated the plan for development of high-speed railway between Jakarta and Surabaya. Introduction of high-speed train will create competition with the existing modes. This study aims to understand the effect of qualitative variables on mode choice between the upcoming HST and existing airplane services. The mode choice behaviour was modelled based on logit binomial model. Dummy variables were used to represent the qualitative variables in the utility function. The result indicates that gender and occupation significantly influence mode choice. The result can give the stakeholders a better understanding of the potential market of the HST.