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Corridors, hybrids and networks: three global development strategies for high speed rail

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  • Perl, Anthony D.
  • Goetz, Andrew R.

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After 50years of experience with high-speed rail (HSR) development in Asia and Europe, there are important lessons that can be derived to inform future efforts to introduce HSR. This paper identifies and explores three strategic models of HSR development: (1) exclusive corridors (e.g., Japan), (2) hybrid networks—both national (e.g., France and Germany) and international (e.g., European Union), and (3) comprehensive national networks (e.g., China and Spain). Evaluations of these models yield outcomes that range from generally positive assessments of the corridor and national hybrid models to more concerns and uncertainties about the international hybrid and comprehensive national network models. When applying these lessons to the United States, contextual differences can make direct applications problematic. At the same time, though, certain elements of these three models that have been proven to be successful elsewhere may be adaptable to the U.S. and other newcomers to HSR development.

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  • Perl, Anthony D. & Goetz, Andrew R., 2015. "Corridors, hybrids and networks: three global development strategies for high speed rail," Journal of Transport Geography, Elsevier, vol. 42(C), pages 134-144.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jotrge:v:42:y:2015:i:c:p:134-144
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2014.07.006
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