High-speed train
If you get on board the train in London just after breakfast you hardly have time for a snack before you’ve arrived in Paris. With a journey time of barely two hours between the two capitals, the train is not only more environmentally friendly but also saves time in comparison with flying.
High-speed trains are the best solution for transportation over moderate distances. They are energy efficient, can easily use renewable energy sources and compete with both cars and aeroplanes. The development of high-speed rail lines also leads to the rerouting of a lot of goods traffic from road to train.
A number of countries have understood the advantages of the train and Japan, South Korea, Spain and France for example are continuously developing high-speed rail links. This is not only done for environmental reasons, but also because it has been shown that operating them is profitable. Investment costs are high, however, so it requires political will.