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High-speed rail stations can be designed as large-scale multimodal transport hubs that serve as the gateway to the city and as a central element of an integrated urban transport system. Multimodal interchange hubs are vital for achieving sustainable transport systems. They stitch together different modes of transport and serve as the gateway to mobility and greater accessibility. This publication presents planning and design ideas to improve interchanges and the overall journey experience of passengers. It highlights how hubs can be a place not only of transport connection, but also of social interaction. The lessons and recommendations presented here may be used to build the next generation of multimodal hubs in the People’s Republic of China. Conclusions Planning for interchange hubs is a complex process as there are many requirements, often with competing issues. Effective hubs require an integrated and coordinated approach. Hubs should deliver safe, convenient, comfortable, and accessible spaces to all users. This report provides a discussion on a range of important issues in the interchange hub design. It also provides a general approach in developing a good interchange hub. This report also raises awareness of good practices in interchange hub design. Four key stages, with many interlinked elements, in the interchange hub planning are identified to guide hub planners and designers: Site selection; Transport planning; Core area layout planning; and Planning and design of ancillary services. Because of the vast territory of the People’s Republic of China, the requirements of all regions are different and the development of all regions is not balanced. The design of interchange hubs should reflect these contextual differences, meaning that individual hubs should be of different scales and internal designs, with particular relationships to their external environments. Planners should be fully aware of these contextual differences, specifically when adopting best practices applied on interchange hubs in other locations. |