The Important Role High-speed Railway Played in Accelerating the Urbanization Process

摘要

China has entered a period of accelerated urbanization, which gives rise to rapid increase of passenger transport demand, more frequent personnel exchange among cities and higher demand for transport efficiency and energy saving as well as environment protection. The technical and economic advantage of highspeed rail makes it fit for addressing the needs of the urbanization process. The high-speed rail network being built in China will play an important role in facilitating the clustering of towns and forming of urban system a-long the lines, driving the development of urban real-estate and service sector and enhancing the quality of life of people.