Air-Rail Inter-Modality Interpretation and Service Pattern in Yangtze Delta Area

Integration of Railway and Aviation is a typical trend all over the world. Except for competition, the modes can be cooperated to provide better service for travelers. This paper reviewed status of Air-rail inter-modality in Europe and other regions. In developed areas such as Yangtze Delta Area and Pearl River Area, economic vigor and regional communication lead to a typical trip-chain pattern for Aviation and Railway. Under the background of Yangtze Delta River, this paper interprets the concept of the inter-modality. The main point of this paper is not just infrastructure settlement; service is key index for travelers. Service pattern of inter-modality is also illustrated.