High-speed intra-city rail

High-speed rail service within a region is a mainstay of successful transportation networks. Linking major centres across the region, systems like the RER in Paris and MTA express trains in New York City offer fast, convenient rail service outside the urban core. Regional transit is increasingly recognized as priority to increase economic
productivity. For example, London’s £16 billion, 118-kilometre east-west Crossrail line is expected to bring £20 billion to the UK’s economy. It will be substantially or entirely  developed with private funds, and will dramatically shorten real distances across the metropolis.
　

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