Passenger Demand Forecasting Council

Welcome to the online resource of the Passenger Demand Forecasting Council. This site is provided for members of the Council and its Associate members, or for those interested in becoming an Associate member.

The Passenger Demand Forecasting Council (PDFC) brings together all of the Train Operating Companies, Network Rail, Department for Transport, Transport Scotland, the Office of Rail Regulation, Transport for London and the Passenger Transport Executives Group. Its aims include the procurement of research into demand forecasting issues relevant to the rail industry and to maintain and develop the Passenger Demand Forecasting Handbook (PDFH).

The Council offers consultancies and other organisations involved in the field the opportunity to become Associate members, and so gain access to this valuable resource.