Friday, June 28, 2024 The advent of high-speed rail (HSR) has been a game changer in global transportation, influencing everything from airline operations to airport traffic and regional economic development. With its roots deepening across continents, HSR is redefining inter-city travel, offering a swift, efficient, and environmentally friendly alternative to air travel. This article explores the profound impacts of high-speed rail systems on global travel, particularly focusing on major HSR networks, their competitive relationship with airlines such as Air China and China Eastern Airlines, and the consequent effects on airports including Shanghai Pudong International Airport and regional economies.
The advent of high-speed rail (HSR) has been a game changer in global transportation, influencing everything from airline operations to airport traffic and regional economic development. With its roots deepening across continents, HSR is redefining inter-city travel, offering a swift, efficient, and environmentally friendly alternative to air travel. This article explores the profound impacts of high-speed rail systems across the world, particularly focusing on major HSR networks, their competitive relationship with airlines, and the consequent effects on airports and regional economies.
In July 2016, China outlined an ambitious plan in its “Mid-and-Long Term Railway Network Plan” (MLTRNP), proposing to expand its HSR track length to 38,000 km by 2025, doubling its existing c.
