‘Replace short haul flights with high speed rail’ say citizens around the world
LONDON, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two-thirds (64%) of people around the world back banning air travel where high speed rail alternatives exist, according to a major report commissioned by Hitachi Rail.
- LONDON, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two-thirds (64%) of people around the world back banning air travel where high speed rail alternatives exist, according to a major report commissioned by Hitachi Rail.
- The study offers policymakers, operators and transport planners, powerful insights into what motivates a person’s transport decisions within and between cities.
- When it comes to questions around funding more green travel, 56% support raising air taxes to finance new high speed rail, with only one third against the idea.
- Almost two-thirds of people are prepared to see short haul flights banned where high speed rail alternatives exist, and 56% of people also back increased air taxes to fund high speed rail.