high-speed rail
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Going the first/last mile: How ride-hailing services expand access to public transport
Does the widespread availability of ride-hailing services in fast growing, congested cities in the developing world undermine the viability of potential investments in public mass rapid transit (MRT) systems? New evidence from Indonesia suggests that...
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High-speed rail and China's electric vehicle adoption miracle
Improved transport infrastructure can accelerate the transition to electric cars by alleviating range anxiety. Evidence from China suggests that the expansion of high-speed rail connectivity accounted for up to one-third of the increase in electric v...
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High-speed rail: A catalyst for China’s export growth
Improved transportation networks can enable export expansion by promoting interaction between exporting firms, facilitating knowledge spillovers. Better integrated exporters also export more and export products of higher quality at a lower price.