In many countries, governments are spending large amounts of money on building high-speed rail networks between major cities. Some people believe this is a vital investment for the future, while others argue that this money would be better spent on improving existing local transport services.

In today’s connected world, the infrastructure choices made by governments have a massive impact on both economic growth and public well-being. While high-speed rail networks offer a modern solution for long-distance travel, I argue that the governments should spend money on improving existing local transport services because they are the most effective way to reduce […]