Mastodawn

High-speed rail in #China in 2007: 0 kilometers
High-speed rail in China in 2026: 50,400 kms
High-speed rail in China in 2030 (projected): 60,000 kms

On routes where it competes directly with planes, HSR has led to a 28.2 % reduction in air passenger volume.

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davecb 🇨🇦

@straphanger
Approximate time comparisons:
Leg Distance Rail Time Flying Time (gate-to-gate) Door-to-Door Flying Rail Advantage
Toronto to Ottawa ~450 km ~1.5 hours ~1 hour 4-5 hours 2.5-3.5 hours faster
Ottawa to Montreal ~450 km ~1.5 hours ~1 hour 4-5 hours 2.5-3.5 hours faster
Montreal to Quebec City ~270 km ~55 minutes ~45 minutes 3.5-4.5 hours 2.5-3.5 hours faster
Toronto to Quebec City ~1,170 km ~3.9 hours ~2 hours 5.5-7 hours 1.5-3 hours faster