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The Rail Thing: Why Airlines and Train Companies are Partnering to Increase Options
(SOURCE: BUSINESS TRAVELLER)
An intercity flight connection operated by train would have been almost unthinkable in the early 1990s, but in 2024 it will increasingly be the default experience at many European hub airports. European nations have been among the world’s leaders in adopting high-speed rail for short-distance trips, along with Asian countries such as Japan and China.
Europe now has more than 9,970 km of high-speed railway tracks, and on routes like Barcelona to Madrid, almost 75 per cent of passengers choose the Renfe train over an aeroplane. Advocates claim this is a boon for sustainability, as high-speed trains offer up to 98 per cent reduction in carbon emissions per passenger.
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