What makes the speed design of the high-speed train from Tianjin to Baoding so slow?

There are many reasons why the speed of high-speed rail from Tianjin to Baoding is designed to be slow.

In order to ensure the safety of riding the high-speed train. When a high-speed train travels fast, it has high requirements for both the line and the vehicle. If the speed is too fast, it will bring certain threat to the safety of train operation. Therefore, moderately reducing the speed of high-speed trains can effectively reduce the risk of accidents and enhance the travel safety of passengers.

Taking into account the carrying capacity of cities along the way. There are many cities and towns between Tianjin and Baoding, and many tourist attractions and residential areas along the way. If the speed of high-speed rail is too fast, it will lead to shorter inbound time, increase the difficulty and pressure of getting on and off the train, and bring unnecessary burden to the cities along the way. While appropriately lowering the speed of high-speed rail can better connect with urban transportation and balance the carrying capacity of each place.

Environmental factors are also a consideration. There may be complicated geographical conditions or environmental protection zones in the areas where the XRL lines pass through. Excessively fast train speeds may disturb or affect the surrounding natural environment. In order to avoid damage to the ecological environment, slowing down the speed of the HSR is a reasonable consideration.

Economic factor is also one of the important factors affecting the design of HSR speed. The construction and operation of high-speed rail requires a large amount of investment, and there is a certain relationship between speed and cost. If the speed is increased to the limit, it may put more pressure on the finance. Appropriately reducing the speed can control the construction and operation costs to a certain extent and better balance the economic and social benefits.

There are many considerations for the slower speed design of the high-speed train from Tianjin to Baoding. In order to ensure the safety of passengers, reduce the burden of cities along the way, protect the environment as well as better balance between economic and social benefits, a comprehensive trade-off has been made. The speed of high-speed rail designed in this way can better meet the needs of all aspects and ensure that passengers travel comfortably and safely.