With the continuous expansion of the high-speed rail network, the construction of the second channel of the Nanjing-Hangzhou high-speed railway has become the focus of people's attention. However, there has been a recent controversy about the Yantai-Xichangyi high-speed railway as part of the second corridor of the Nanjing-Hangzhou high-speed railway, and many people believe that the design of this line is flawed, far less straight than the Zhenhangzhou railway, and covers more cities, helping to improve the primacy of some cities.
First, let's talk about the choice of route. The Zhenhang Railway has won the favor of many people with its straight design. Compared with the Yantai-Xichangyi high-speed railway, the Zhenzhou-Hangzhou railway not only has shorter lines, but also covers more cities, making it easier for these cities to access the high-speed rail network. Such a design not only improves traffic efficiency, but also promotes the economic development of cities along the route.
Secondly, the consideration of the first degree city. A first-degree city usually refers to a city with a high economic, cultural or technological influence in a certain region or urban agglomeration. These cities are often more attractive, able to attract the population and resources of the surrounding area. In the construction of the second channel of the Nanjing-Hangzhou high-speed railway, it is undoubtedly an important goal to improve the priority of some cities. However, the design of the Yantai-Xi Changyi high-speed rail does not seem to have fully taken this into account. In contrast, the Zhenhang-Hangzhou railway is better able to meet this demand, by connecting more cities and raising the priority of these cities.
In addition, the consideration of passenger flow should not be overlooked. Although the passenger flow between Nanjing and Hangzhou mainly comes from Nanjing, Hangzhou and other cities, the urban interaction between the old Nanjing-Hangzhou line is also relatively frequent. For example, residents in Huzhou, Yixing, Liyang and other places also have a strong demand for high-speed rail travel. However, for those who go to Hangzhou West Railway Station from Gaochun, Guangde and other places through the second channel, their demand may not be so great. This also reminds us that when planning high-speed rail lines, we need to fully consider the travel needs of different regions.
Of course, when it comes to the construction of the second channel of the Nanjing-Hangzhou high-speed railway, we cannot ignore the issue of fares. As an efficient and convenient means of transportation, the fare of high-speed rail is also one of the focuses of people's attention. However, due to the lack of specific information about the fares of the second channel of the Nanjing-Hangzhou high-speed railway, we cannot directly compare the fare differences with the existing lines. But in any case, we hope that the fares of high-speed rail can reasonably and fairly reflect the quality of its services and cost input.
To sum up, the construction of the second channel of the Nanjing-Hangzhou high-speed railway needs to fully consider many factors such as route selection, first-degree city improvement, passenger flow and fares. In the planning process, we need to fully listen to the opinions and suggestions of all parties, and strive to build a high-speed rail line that meets the needs of economic development and people's travel needs. At the same time, we also look forward to the early completion and opening of the second channel of the Nanjing-Hangzhou high-speed railway, which will inject new vitality into the economic development of the Jiangnan region.