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An airport rail link is a service providing passenger rail transport from an airport to a nearby...
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An airport rail link is a service providing passenger rail transport from an airport to a nearby city; by mainline- or commuter trains, rapid transit, people mover or light rail. Direct links operate straight to the airport terminal, while other systems require an intermediate use of people mover or shuttle bus.
While popular solutions in Europe and Japan for decades, only recently have other Asian, North American and Oceanian links been constructed. Advantages for the rider include faster travel time, easy interconnection with other public transport and high comfort, while authorities have benefited from less highway and parking congestion, pollution reductions and possibilities for extra profits. Onwards connection benefit airports by reaching out to greater areas.
For airports built within or close to the city limits, extending mass transit systems like rapid transit or light rail to airport terminals allows full integration with other public transport in the city, and seamless transport to all parts of town. Service frequency will be high, although travel time is a drawback as the services make many intermediate stops before reaching the city center. A common solution involves
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Freebase Data Team
Oct 23, 2006
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Freebase Data Team
Oct 23, 2006
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