Is high-speed rail "sour"? This seems to have become a hot topic for many people. We might as well go deep into the reasons and make a fair evaluation of the development of high-speed rail.
First of all, high-speed rail fares do have a gradual trend. This is related both to increasing operating and construction costs, and to the adaptive adjustment of market mechanisms.
Specifically, the expansion of the high-speed rail network, technological refreshes, and raw materials*** have pushed up costs, and the decline in passenger traffic has increased losses during the pandemic. Therefore,To a certain extent, the fare ** can be understood as a reasonable choice for the enterprise.
However,The high vacancy rate of business seats is a concern for the efficiency of resource allocation. The railway sector's insistence on the business strategy of the first position may be related to the maintenance of the brand image, but the public generally believes that the ** should be adjusted according to the actual market demand to avoid a large number of idle luxury seats.
Some passengers also complained that the high-speed rail line took a long detour, which took a long time and could not reach the destination directly. In this regard, the railway department explained that the route planning is determined after taking into account many factors, and aims to better meet the transportation needs of various places. But this explanation is still not convincing to all, and some are skeptical.
A similar controversy exists over the overpricing of high-speed rail catering. The railroad sector said food costs are higher, and some of the profits need to be used for operating subsidies. Still, many passengers find this unbearable.
Although the various problems faced by the development of high-speed rail cannot be ignored, we must also objectively recognize the operational pressure of the railway system itself and the particularity of public attributes. Therefore, it is inappropriate to overly express emotions or make presumptuous assertions about various phenomena.
We should calmly and rationally analyze the pros and cons of each aspect, and hope that the railway sector can make more decisions that reflect fairness and justice while taking into account its own development, so as to truly serve the needs of the people.
Let us build confidence and expectation that the high-speed rail will be able to provide a more convenient and comfortable travel experience with the joint efforts of all walks of life and benefit the society!