The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on transportation: the rail transportation company as a case study

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This paper analyses how the transportation is impacted because of the policies adopted by the Algerian government for the containment of the COVID-19.

various official sources of data such as website, google mobility trends, were consulted along with recently published research articles on COVID-19 and its impacts.

the secondary sources of data the relationship between COVID-19 prevention measures and the transportation, and the rail transportation company of Algeria as a case study.

the results of this study showed reduced demand for transportation with the adoption of COVID-19 prevention measures.

declines in revenues in the transport industry.

the survey shows that transportation in Algeria is facing a serious financial downfall has dropped by 70%, a 62,7% drop in revenues.

the recovery of the transport sector to the pre-pandemic state is only possible with the relaxation of COVID-19 containment policies and financial support by the government.