Potential markets
in the view of its technical performances and environmental benefits, Swissmetro constitutes an ideal instrument of socio-economic development extending far beyond the framework of Switzerland. It can thus provide an attractive and lasting solution for the following categories of passenger traffic:
Category (link)
Distance
Desired speed
Inter-city links
50-200 km
400 km/h
City-airport links
50-100 km
400 km/h
City network and large inter-city corridors
300 km +
600-700 km/h
Airport networks
100 km +
400-700 km/h
In the European context, Swissmetro, renamed Eurometro, will not emerge as a competitot to the TGV, but as futrther stage in ground transport development which will then consist of three layers:
- a basic rail network,
- a hish-speed network,
- a very hish-speed final layer.
This long-term perspective integrating the Eurometro system will offer a very effective and ecological alternative to medium-haul flights for distances of up to around 1000 km.
Meanwhile, Eurometro must find strong niche markets, particularly in the non-captive segments of the European high-speed rail network. These could be, for example, links creatd in Switzerland, inter-airport connections, city-airport links or the first sections of major lines such as Lyons-Munich-Vienna. From the airport point of view, a connection of the Eurometro type would in particular allow better organisation and distribution of flghts. Several airports could thus share their terminals, linked in 10 or 20 minutes by the Eurometro "express moving walkway". In addition, the construction and suburban environments would be increasingly justified (100 km and over from city centres).
Generally speaking, the Eurometro transport system will attract a large number of road, rail and air travellers. By relieving major routes in this way, Eurometro will allow the postponement, or even abandonment, of new surface infrastructure construction, and easing of the situation in the air sector. The more ecological means of transport will be generally supported.
Potential markets
in the view of its technical performances and environmental benefits, Swissmetro constitutes an ideal instrument of socio-economic development extending far beyond the framework of Switzerland. It can thus provide an attractive and lasting solution for the following categories of passenger traffic:
| Category (Link) | Distance | Desired Speed |
| Inter-city links | 50-200 km | 400 km/h |
| City-airports links | 50-100 km | 400 km/h |
| City network and large inter-city corridors | 300 km + | 600-700 km/h |
| Airport networks | 100 km + | 400-700 km/h |
In the European context, Swissmetro, renamed Eurometro, will not emerge as a competitot to the TGV, but as futrther stage in ground transport development which will then consist of three layers:
- a basic rail network,
- a hish-speed network,
- a very hish-speed final layer.
This long-term perspective integrating the Eurometro system will offer a very effective and ecological alternative to medium-haul flights for distances of up to around 1000 km.
Meanwhile, Eurometro must find strong niche markets, particularly in the non-captive segments of the European high-speed rail network. These could be, for example, links creatd in Switzerland, inter-airport connections, city-airport links or the first sections of major lines such as Lyons-Munich-Vienna. From the airport point of view, a connection of the Eurometro type would in particular allow better organisation and distribution of flghts. Several airports could thus share their terminals, linked in 10 or 20 minutes by the Eurometro "express moving walkway". In addition, the construction and suburban environments would be increasingly justified (100 km and over from city centres).
Generally speaking, the Eurometro transport system will attract a large number of road, rail and air travellers. By relieving major routes in this way, Eurometro will allow the postponement, or even abandonment, of new surface infrastructure construction, and easing of the situation in the air sector. The more ecological means of transport will be generally supported.
