Posted Feb 18, 2010, 2:51 AM
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^ Paris-Marseille is 485 miles (in about 3 hours). Last I read (a couple of years ago), the train had captured over half the market. I'm sure it has increased even more by now. And it is definitely profitable. (which is more than can be said for most airlines)
The new Chinese HSR line between Wuhan and Guangzhou covers 660 miles, and it makes the trip in 3 hours.
Trains can and do operate profitably over distances > 400 miles.
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