Europeans intend to travel more than the train more than any other transportation in the next five years

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Train trips live a new birth The Europeans are in favor, according to a new study. A survey was made to 11,000 people In the Railways manufacturer, Hitachi Rail detects that nearly half of the respondents are dedicated to Travel more by train and less by plane in the next five years. Throughout the world, more than seven out of ten said they would use public transport more if they are better connected, and more than half will use it more.

Increase train trips in Europe

According to the new study, Citizens of European American countries and North America They expect train flights in the coming years at the expense of flights. The train is already about a third (29 %) of long distance trips, that is, that lasts 2.5 hours or more.

third The respondents expect to travel more by train In the next 12 months. As for train trips in the next five years, this number increases to 40 % in all countries and 49 % in all cities.

On the contrary, aircraft flights They will run, because only about 2 % expect to travel more by plane in the same time period. The respondents claim that they expect to increase From car trips, but 50 % lower than the train.

Two -thirds of Europeans support the ban on short flights at a short distance

The desire to travel more by train In the future, it is completed by a clear majority (62 %) of supporters of short flights when they are High -speed rail alternatives.

In Europe, where there are more high -speed railways, support rises to 67 %. In France, this type of legislation has already been presented, and It was also proposed in Spain.

In both countries, More than double participants support the ban Who is against, according to the study. The respondents in both countries said that they will even support more striking additional legislation (63 % in Spain and 56 % in France).

In all places included in the poll, there are more supporters Financing the new railway infrastructure With increased air taxes or trading from those who oppose it. The investigation also analyzed how the increase The use of public transport, and passengers indicated the cluster and the ability to withstand costs and comfort as the largest challenge.

In all countries listed in the survey, More than seven out of ten said they would use public transport more If it is better connected, this number remains higher than half even if it costs more.

“The respondents hope to increase their use of railways more than any other means of transportation in the next five years, and support government measures that make it possible,” said Edardo La Vicara, Hitachi Rail Market Manager. “We have, as an industry, a decisive opportunity To meet this general demand, which makes a significant transition towards sustainable movement. “