Spain's High-Speed Trains Steal Passengers from Airlines. By Giles Tremlett, Guardian (UK), January 14, 2009. "Spain's sleek new high-speed trains have stolen hundreds of thousands of passengers from airlines over the last year, slashing carbon emissions and marking a radical change in the way Spaniards travel. Passenger numbers on fuel-guzzling domestic flights fell 20% in the year to November as commuters and tourists swapped cramped airline seats for the space and convenience of the train, according to figures released yesterday. High-speed rail travel -- boosted by the opening of a line that slashed the journey time from Madrid to Barcelona to 2 hours 35 minutes in February -- grew 28% over the same period. About 400,000 travellers shunned airports and opted for the 220mph AVE trains"
2009-01-14
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