Xiao Wang is a white-collar worker who often needs to travel from the town to Shanghai. The high-speed railway, which connects Beijing and Shanghai, plays a vital role in his work travel.
However, as time went on, Xiao Wang found that the passenger traffic of the high-speed train he was taking continued to increase. High-speed rail has always been known for its speed and comfort, and it is popular with passengers, and it is not surprising that passenger traffic has skyrocketed.
What makes Xiao Wang feel even more helpless is that the congestion of high-speed rail carriages is also increasing.
Xiao Wang still remembers that when this high-speed railway was first opened two years ago, the carriage was empty, and he could basically choose the location at will. But now that the high-speed rail is hard to find, Xiao Wang has to book tickets in advance every time to barely guarantee a seat.
During the rush hour before the holiday, the high-speed rail carriages are even more crowded.
Last month, Xiao Wang couldn't find a seat on the high-speed train and had to stand back to the town, which was extremely uncomfortable. After coming back, Xiao Wang couldn't help but sigh that the popularity of high-speed rail seemed to have exceeded the limit of what it could handle.
If the situation continues to deteriorate, Xiao Wang worries that his business trip will become more and more difficult.
After Xiao Wang encountered the problem of high-speed rail congestion, he told his colleague Xiao Li about it. Xiao Li often needs to travel to Shanghai on business, and he also faces the problem of insufficient high-speed rail capacity.
After thinking about it seriously, Xiao Li put forward a new idea -- Is it possible to consider taking an ordinary train instead? Before the opening of the high-speed railway, Xiao Wang and Xiao Li both took the ordinary train to travel between the two places.
But after the opening of high-speed rail, everyone has chosen a new and faster means of transportation.
This has led to a significant drop in passenger traffic on ordinary trains, which are increasingly losing market share. Xiao Li analyzed that if some high-speed rail passengers are appropriately transferred to ordinary trains, it may play a role in dispersing passenger flow and alleviating the pressure on high-speed rail capacity.
After listening to Xiao Li's thoughts, Xiao Wang felt very enlightening. He thought about it carefully, and he could indeed try to guide some non-high-speed travelers, such as the elderly, students, and some tourist sources, to ordinary trains.
This may require incentives from the relevant authorities, but it may be possible.
Xiao Li added that the specific implementation still needs to be evaluated in depth to ensure that it will not affect the safe operation of the high-speed rail. But this is definitely a new solution worth studying, if operated properly, high-speed rail and ordinary trains can achieve a benign complementarity and jointly increase capacity.
Xiao Li's idea gave Xiao Wang new inspiration, but Xiao Wang also clearly realized that there are still certain problems in the implementation process to realize the diversion of passenger flow from high-speed rail to ordinary trains.
First, there must be a scientific demonstration report to prove that the diversion of passenger flow will not have a safety impact on high-speed rail. After all, as a high-speed means of transportation, high-speed rail has extremely high requirements for operational safety.
Any move that may affect the safety and stability of operations needs to be treated with caution.
Second, relevant departments are also needed to conduct big data analysis to assess the current distribution of passenger flow on high-speed rail and ordinary trains. Then, according to the characteristics of different travel groups, a reasonable diversion plan was formulated.
Passenger flow allocation cannot be simply and crudely carried out, which requires meticulous planning.
Third, if we want to make ordinary trains more attractive, we need to invest more in the renovation of their facilities and services. This is also a big challenge for the companies involved.
It's not enough to rely on fare advantages, you also need to provide a more comfortable travel experience.
Fourth, if there is a large-scale diversion, it will have an impact on the operation and scheduling of high-speed rail and ordinary trains. This requires all departments to work together to develop a scientific operation plan.
Xiao Wang believes that this is definitely a systematic project, and it is not easy to achieve significant results in the short term. But if all parties work together and act actively, the day of a revival of ordinary trains is just around the corner.
After research and demonstration, the railway department has realized the importance of improving the operation of ordinary trains, and has recently introduced a series of support policies.
First of all, the docking construction of high-speed rail and ordinary train stations has been increased, and many connecting transfer points have been added, so that passengers can easily transfer between the two systems.
This greatly improves the accessibility of ordinary trains.
In addition, the department has also carried out new renovation and upgrading of ordinary train carriages, adding air conditioning and charging equipment, and optimizing the seat layout to greatly improve comfort.
The most important thing is to cancel the preferential fare policy for ordinary trains for specific groups such as students and the elderly, so that their prices can remain competitive with high-speed rail.
Under the favorable conditions of the new policy, Xiao Wang and Xiao Li decided to give ordinary trains a chance and chose to take the ordinary speed train for their next business trip.
After getting into the car, the two found that the environment was indeed as comfortable and spacious as expected. Although the speed is a little slower than that of the high-speed train, you can still fully enjoy the scenery along the way. When returning, both Xiao Wang and Xiao Li affirmed this new experience.
Perhaps the ordinary train is ushering in a turning point, and it can also find its place in the future transportation system through continuous improvement.
This experience of taking an ordinary train for business was a rewarding journey for Xiao Wang and Xiao Li.
After getting on the bus, the two were pleasantly surprised to find that there was plenty of space in the carriage, and they could basically choose their favorite position. This is in stark contrast to the crowded high-speed rail.
Although the speed of the train is not as fast as that of high-speed rail, it is still within their acceptable range. On the contrary, ordinary trains make more stops, and you can enjoy the scenery along the way, which is also a highlight.
Halfway through, Xiao Wang and Xiao Li also got to know some passengers from all over the world and chatted about the local customs, which made the originally monotonous itinerary lively.
After arriving in Shanghai, their business trip was also completed smoothly. When they returned, the two began to think about whether they would choose to travel more by ordinary trains in the future.
This experience made them realize that choosing different modes of transportation is also a kind of travel wisdom. High-speed rail provides fast transportation services, while ordinary trains have their own unique travel pleasures.
If the department can continue to promote policy support to continuously improve the comfort and service level of ordinary trains, it will also be revitalized and become a reliable travel option other than high-speed rail.
The railway department has introduced a policy to support ordinary trains this time, and it has achieved initial results after several months of trial implementation.
According to statistics, the passenger traffic of ordinary trains between Xiao Wang and Xiao Li's town and Shanghai has increased by 15% compared with the same period of the previous year. Especially during the holidays, many tourists who take ordinary trains choose to choose the normal speed again when they return home.
At the same time, as some tourists switch to ordinary trains, it has brought a certain diversion effect to the passenger flow of high-speed rail, and the pressure on high-speed rail during some peak hours has also been eased.
This shows that the implementation of incentive policies has played a positive role in alleviating the pressure on high-speed rail capacity and increasing the passenger capacity of ordinary trains. While allowing more passengers to pay attention to ordinary trains, it has also optimized the capacity allocation.
Of course, in order to form a stable source of passengers for ordinary speed trains, it is also necessary to continuously improve services and transform facilities. But with a good start, the day is gradually coming for ordinary trains to rebuild their advantages.
It will play a greater role in the future transportation system, forming a synergy with high-speed rail to jointly improve the travel experience.
This policy to support ordinary trains has inspired more people to re-examine the important value of ordinary trains.
For a long time, everyone has chosen high-speed rail to travel, and ordinary trains are at best an alternative to high-speed rail. However, the implementation of this policy proves that the rational allocation of different transportation resources can also be optimized.
After the development of the high-speed rail network, many people are eager to pursue the comfort of speed, ignoring the unique charm contained in ordinary trains. It allows passengers to enjoy the scenery along the way and experience the joy of traveling.
In addition, for many elderly people, students and some passengers who do not have the ability to travel at high intensity, ordinary trains are also more in line with the demand.
With facility renovations and improved service levels, ordinary trains are unlocking their greater potential. It will no longer be a replacement for high-speed rail, but another reliable travel option.
If a reasonable combination of high-speed rail and ordinary trains can be formed in the future, and the advantages of the two can be integrated, travel will become more convenient and efficient. This will also improve the overall traffic level of Xiao Wang's town.
The revival of ordinary trains has also opened people's eyes to the many possibilities of transportation progress.
The implementation of this policy has made Xiao Wang and Xiao Li realize that different modes of transportation can be optimally combined, so as to make the travel experience more perfect.
In the past, everyone chose high-speed trains or airplanes to travel quickly, ignoring the unique charm of ordinary trains. It allows people to enjoy the scenery along the way and enjoy the journey.
Now, with the improvement of the facilities and services of ordinary trains, it can also provide a high level of comfort. Complementing the high speed of high-speed rail, it is another travel option worth considering.
Through scientific and reasonable capacity allocation, different modes of transportation can give full play to their strengths and give full play to their comparative advantages. High-speed trains meet the needs of fast and long-distance travel, while ordinary trains make short-distance travel more fun.
Such a combination not only enriches the diversity of travel, but also improves the efficiency and carrying capacity of the entire transportation system. This not only relieves the pressure on high-speed rail, but also gives new life to ordinary trains.
The town where Xiao Wang and Xiao Li live also has more travel options because of this policy. They believe that with their continued commitment to making transportation accessible, the town will be a better place.
It can be seen that the appropriate transfer of some high-speed rail passenger flows to ordinary trains has a positive effect on alleviating the pressure on high-speed rail and allowing more people to rediscover the charm of general speed.
However, to achieve the effective coordinated development of high-speed rail and ordinary trains, the relevant departments need to do more work. For example, it is necessary to continuously optimize the supporting facilities of the two to form a seamless connection.
At the same time, the specific passenger flow diversion plan also needs to be carefully formulated. We cannot simply cut off the source of high-speed rail tickets, but must build on the study of the travel Xi of different passengers.
In addition, there is a need to strengthen operational support for ordinary trains to reduce their cost pressures so that they can provide better services.
Only when high-speed rail and ordinary trains are upgraded together can they truly complement each other's advantages and provide passengers with richer choices.
In the long run, this requires the cooperation of relevant enterprises and government departments to promote specific work with a long-term view and a scientific attitude.
Let every passenger feel that not only is high-speed rail travel more convenient, but ordinary trains have also been rejuvenated and become another trustworthy choice.
It can be seen that the appropriate diversion of passenger flow to ordinary trains has played a positive role in alleviating the pressure on high-speed rail. However, in order to achieve the effective coordinated development of high-speed rail and ordinary trains, relevant departments need to do more work.
First of all, it is necessary to continue to increase financial and policy support for the renovation of ordinary train facilities and the improvement of service levels. This is the basis for attracting more customers to choose Pusu.
Secondly, it is necessary to optimize the operation organization and formulate a scientific and reasonable train schedule, so that high-speed rail and ordinary trains can be effectively connected.
Thirdly, it is necessary to actively promote the industrial collaborative innovation of high-speed rail and ordinary trains, and realize the complementary sharing of technology and services.
Finally, there is also a need to strengthen publicity to make passengers more aware of the unique charm of ordinary trains and reshape their image in the eyes of the public.
Only by continuing to promote support measures and allowing ordinary trains to obtain a more level playing field in the market can it form a synergy with high-speed rail and jointly improve the service level of mainland railway transportation.
Let's work together to build a smarter, more convenient and greener future transportation system!