Train trips live reincarnation According to a new study, Europeans are in favor. A survey was conducted for 11,000 people In the commission of the train manufacturer Hitachi, reveals that almost half of the respondents are intended Travel in the train over the next five years and less on the flight. Worldwide, more than seven out of ten said that if public transport is better, more than half will use it.
Increase train trips in Europe
According to the new study, Citizens of European and North American countries They expect train trips to be harmful to flights in the coming years. The train already represents one -third (29%) Long -distance trips, ie 2.5 hours or more.
One -third Responders expect to travel too much on the train In the next 12 months. As for train travel over the next five years, this number increases to 40% of all countries and 49% in all cities.
Rather, flights They can be stagnant because only about 2% of the flight can be expected in the same period. Respondents say they predict their increase Car trips, but 50% less than the train.
Two -thirds Europeans support the ban on short -distance flights
The desire to travel too much on the train In the future it is completed by a clear majority (62%) by supporters who ban short -distance flights High -speed train alternatives.
In Europe, where more and more fast railway routes are, support increases to 67%. This type of law has already been introduced in France, and It was also proposed in Spain.
In both countries, Double respondents are in favor of the ban More than resistance, according to the study. Respondents of the two countries also claimed that they support the most strict additional law (63% in Spain and 56% in France).
There are more people who supported the survey everywhere Financing to the new train infrastructure With an increase in air or rotation lines than those who resist it. The investigation also analyzed how to increase The use of public transport, and passenger accumulation, affordable and comfort, point to the biggest challenges.
In all the countries included in the survey, More than seven of the tenth said they used more public transport If it was better connected, the number was more than half of the cost.
“Respondents believe that the use of the railway line will increase more than any other traffic routes in the next five years, and support government measures that make it possible,” said Hitachi Rail Market Director Edorto La Fikara. “Us, as a profession, have an important opportunity This will provide an excellent change towards the standard movement to meet the general need. “
