High-speed rail
Rising airline fuel surcharges and the Middle East conflict are deterring Hong Kong residents from long-haul travel, favoring safe and affordable high-speed rail trips to mainland China. Traveler Mr Lau and his wife took a train to neighboring Guangzhou for a three-day trip costing about HK$500. Hong Kong Tourism Association executive director Timothy Chui Ting-pong said the changes have encouraged visits to cross-border destinations.
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Renfe has launched a tender for 30 high-speed trains capable of 350 km/h, with an initial cost of 1.650 million euros and a total estimated value of 4.145 million. The state operator aims to replace its oldest units and has temporarily suspended the direct Madrid-Paris link due to administrative hurdles in France.