With the rapid development of the city, the number of high-speed rail stations is increasing. Under this trend, the distribution of high-speed rail stations in the city is also unbalanced, resulting in congestion and remoteness of some stations. For example, in a city in eastern China, the distribution of high-speed rail stations is characterized by congestion at the east station, remote from the west station, and complaints from the north station. In the upcoming Spring Festival holiday, the East Station ushered in a full **, while the West Station was relatively deserted, and the North Station was criticized. This article will give a detailed description of the current situation of the city's high-speed rail stations, and the reasons and solutions.
As one of the busiest high-speed rail stations in the city, the East Railway Station ushered in the **style** during the Spring Festival. Among them, the rolling passenger flow on the Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo high-speed railway line is the main reason for the congestion at the East Railway Station. Nearly 300 high-speed trains run daily between Shanghai and Hangzhou, starting at 6:10 a.m. and continuing until nearly 11 p.m., forming a dense passenger network. In addition, there are more than 150 high-speed trains running between Hangzhou East Railway Station and Ningbo Railway Station. It can be said that hundreds of high-speed trains run at the East Station every day, making the East Station much busier than other stations.
The phenomenon of the East Railway Station being full not only occurs during the Spring Festival, but is also the norm in normal times. As a transportation hub connecting the city with other important cities, the busy East Station brings a lot of convenience to passengers, but it also has some problems. **Excessive size leads to a cramped station space, the waiting area is often crowded, and the passenger experience is also reduced. In addition, congestion during peak periods can also put pressure on in-station services, such as ticketing, security checks, service facilities, etc., which may be difficult to follow up and meet demand in a timely manner.
In order to solve the problem of congestion at the East Station, it is possible to consider increasing the frequency of trains, increasing the capacity of facilities in the station, and optimizing service processes. In addition, more high-speed rail stations can also be built in the surrounding area to divert the passenger flow pressure of the East Station.
As another high-speed rail station in the city, the West Railway Station is located in a remote location of the city and is known as one of the most beautiful high-speed rail stations in East China. Although the whole design is very sci-fi and expensive, the current passenger flow of the West Station is not ideal. This is because there are fewer high-speed rail trains from the West Railway Station, and most of the trains go to cities outside the province, and there are fewer destinations within the province. The only destination connecting Hangzhou is Huzhou, but this route is more focused on tourism than business travel and does not contribute much to overall passenger traffic.
In addition to the restrictions on the destination of the line, the West Railway Station also has the problem of inconvenience with the urban area. It takes more than an hour for passengers to get from the city to the West Station, which brings great inconvenience to travel. In addition, the lack of effective transportation between the West and East stations makes it difficult for passengers to flexibly transfer between the two stations. This is also one of the main reasons why the East Station is currently crowded and the West Station is deserted.
In order to improve the current situation of the West Station, a series of measures can be taken. First of all, public transportation lines connecting the West Railway Station and the urban area, such as subways and buses, can be added to improve the convenience of passengers. Secondly, the high-speed rail network of the West Railway Station can be expanded, increasing the number of destinations in the province and attracting more passengers to travel to the West Railway Station. Finally, urban planning can also be carried out in the area around the West Railway Station to develop related business and tourism facilities, so that the West Railway Station can become a comprehensive transportation center and attract more passengers and business opportunities.
As another high-speed rail station in the city, the South Railway Station is located in Xiaoshan District and is the only passenger railway station on the south bank of the Qiantang River in Hangzhou. The South Railway Station officially opened for operation on July 1, 2020, however, the number of high-speed rail trains at the South Railway Station is relatively small. This phenomenon is mainly due to the fact that the design of the South Station is already a product of seven years ago, and it is difficult to adapt to the current traffic demand. Although the South Station is a state-of-the-art station, its operating space is far from ideal.
Although the South Railway Station currently has a low passenger flow, as the only passenger station, the convenience of the South Railway Station for residents in the area cannot be ignored. The opening of the South Railway Station has made it more convenient for Xiaoshan citizens to travel, and they no longer need to cross the river to Hangzhou East Railway Station or City Station. Citizens in surrounding areas such as Zhuji and Shaoxing can also enjoy the convenience and convenience brought by the South Railway Station.
In order to improve the service quality and passenger flow of the South Railway Station, it is possible to consider increasing the frequency of high-speed rail at the South Railway Station to enrich the line planning and attract more passengers. In addition, it can also improve the facilities in the South Station and enhance the travel experience of passengers. Through these measures, the South Railway Station is expected to become an important hub among the city's high-speed rail stations, taking on more passenger flow and transportation needs.
As one of the city's railway stations, City Station has faced the problem of decreasing the number of trains in recent years. Some citizens complained that in the past, they could easily go directly to Shanghai from the city station, but now they need to run to the south station in Xiaoshan to take the train. This phenomenon has led to the neglect of the city station, and there are fewer and fewer train stations in the city center.
The reason for the decrease in the number of trains at the city station is mainly due to the emergence of other high-speed rail stations, which has led to the dispersion of train resources. Citizens complain that in pursuit of cheaper fares, they have to choose to travel at the expense of the nearest and farthest distances, resulting in a decline in comfort and convenience.
Despite the difficulties faced by the city station, it also brings us enlightenment. The city's transportation system needs to develop harmoniously, and the various high-speed rail stations need to be effectively interconnected. In addition, the allocation of trains also needs to be more reasonable, to avoid over-concentration or over-dispersion of resources, and to improve the overall traffic efficiency and service quality.
Although the city already has multiple high-speed rail stations, the distribution between high-speed rail stations is uneven, resulting in some stations being busy and others deserted. The East Railway Station is often full because of the huge passenger flow of the Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo high-speed rail line; Due to the limitation of the destination of the line and the inconvenience of interconnection with the urban area, the passenger flow of the West Railway Station is relatively small; As the only passenger station, the South Railway Station can provide convenient transportation services although the number of high-speed trains is less. City stations are facing the problem of reduced trains and being left out in the cold.
In order to improve the improvement of the transportation system, a series of measures need to be taken, such as increasing the frequency of trains, improving station facilities, and optimizing transportation interconnection. Only through these initiatives can we improve the passenger travel experience, ease traffic pressure, and promote sustainable urban development.