Extraordinary Genius

1995. Chapter 1995 Railroad also needs to be piloted

“Feng, yesterday, you said that you want to build a high-speed railway that traverses the east and the west?” Eric saw that everyone did not speak and took the initiative to provoke the topic. He just came for this matter.

“We invest in port terminals, and naturally we also need supporting logistics construction. The country is the country with the highest trade volume in the world, and it needs a highly efficient logistics channel and guarantees the transportation volume.”

“High-speed railway, this is our opportunity. Once it is completed and put into production, this will greatly enhance the domestic logistics channels of the country. Those who run this railway will inevitably make money.”

Eric shook his head: “Feng, we have considered this matter. There are a few points that you may not have considered.”

“You are taking China’s high-speed railway construction as a reference. China has more than 2 billion railways per year. Our railways in the country are only over 20 million a year. There is a hundredfold gap, let alone our railway mileage. It’s actually double that of China.”

“You China can make a return by passenger transport, and freight is a profit. But our freight here is the main means of profit, and there are not many passengers.”

The aviation industry in the country is very developed, and there are basically more than one car in each family in the country. Many people choose to drive by themselves, and they fly by long distance. If they need it, they will rent a car and they are used to it. There is a car.

It is not to say how big the city of the country is. In fact, many cities in the country have a population of one million. The area is similar to that of Hong Kong. It is far from the size of China’s capital and Shanghai.

However, the public transportation in the country is really unsettled. Even the subway is not crowded, and the bus is even worse. In addition to the popular downtown areas, public transportation is rare.

“Feng, I know, you want to say that as long as the speed is raised, there will be many people who will choose to take the high-speed railway, because this is not slower than the plane at some distances, and even more convenient.”

“But this will affect the interests of the aviation Corporation. I can say that, can you understand?”

If the speed of the railway is raised, the choice of passengers is increased, which is a heavy blow to the aviation Corporation. Just like in China, when the high-speed rail and EMUs are in operation, the airline tickets are not crazy discounts, because they can’t sell them.

In which country the airport is in the suburbs, the train station is generally in the urban area, not necessarily more prosperous, certainly closer than the airport is close to the city center.

When the high-speed rail is built, it will hurt the interests of those aviation Corporation shareholders, which will create some resistance.

“Feng, the trouble is not so much. You think, the car company in the country is in the cold winter, General Motors and Chrysler are losing money, under the help of the Government, can only survive. The only Ford Company that does not need government assistance, sells Half of your brand business.”

“If the high-speed rail is built up, it will have a great impact on car sales. So, you don’t object?”

“It is also very important that we build railways, we must not be on the original railway line, but we can’t be too far away. There is a problem of compensation for demolition and relocation. I don’t know how much compensation is spent on demolition in China. But in our country, this is very high.”

Because the property in the country is permanent, as long as you can afford the property tax. The resources dug out of the house at a certain depth are yours, even if it is a diamond mine.

Therefore, the cost of demolition in the country may be higher than that in China, and the people of the country will never choose the house that you want to compensate, but will need more cash and then buy a house that they think is better.

“Feng, you said that one kilometer was about 30 million US dollars yesterday, but that is calculated based on the cost of your China? If it is in our country, we think it will cost at least 30%, which means that it is almost one kilometer. It costs 40 million dollars.”

“The distance of more than four thousand kilometers will cost $160 billion. This money, do you think we are coming out together? Well, it can be calculated, but how much economic effect? ​​You don’t want to use any national justice. Say, our consortium is not a philanthropist, we have many employees.”

“So we can get up to more than 10 billion US dollars, how much can you take out? The remaining money can only be loaned from the bank. It will definitely be blocked by the company such as car, airline, etc., then only our own bank may give loans. Have you carefully evaluated the risks inside?”

Feng Yu stunned, but he did not consider it carefully enough, ignoring the resistance of other industries in the country. If you want to invest, Feng Yu is definitely a loan to invest, and it is too cost-effective to appear.

Project funds will become the biggest constraint, and the profit prospects are also relatively embarrassing. Can it be said that this cooperation cannot be achieved? Then, for their logistics network construction, there will be great constraints.

Li Zeju said this time again: “Eric, just now we talked about the pilot problem in the port, so why can’t the high-speed rail open an experimental section first?”

Feng Yu eyes shined, yes, the high-speed rail can also open the experimental section first.

Eric and Reid look at each other, which is actually what they want to say. Let’s release the news, open an experimental section, and then look at the reactions of the parties, making a final decision to see if it is worth building such a long high-speed rail.

Unlike China, China is a comprehensive consideration. China invests, even if it is not profitable, but it is convenient for the people.

But the country is a private investment, they must consider profit. If it is the first two years, you may be able to ask for a government subsidy, but now, there is still money in the country government, which is taking the initiative to find China to sell government bonds.

This is the case in the United States and the United Kingdom. Electricity, gas, transportation, communications, etc. belong to different private companies, and even the degree of electrification in different regions is different. Even more than a decade ago, the civilian voltage standards of many states in the country were different. It was only at the end of the last century. At that time, when you buy electrical appliances, you must explain to the store, which kind of equipment you need, or You buy a household transformer.

In China, it has long been connected to the grid. The local power grid is also a state, and it must comply with the national standards. The implementation of different standards is to make your products unique and to obtain higher benefits.

Everyone saw it on the map for a long time, and finally Eric proposed to build an experimental high-speed rail from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, just passing through California.

Feng Yu glanced at Li Zeju and nodded and agreed. Next, I will wait for the reply from the other side of the country, and Feng Yu will also communicate with the country and prepare to visit the factory in the country.

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