In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Disscuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Many citizens in some countries believe that building new railway lines between towns is worth spending money on,
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others think that the government should spend
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budget on improving existing ones. In my view, I believe that
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number of
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population is the key factor that the
goverment
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government
should invest more
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both fast
trains
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between cities and the existing public transport. On one hand, the
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of
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rapid transportation is increasing. People living in other provinces want to commute to the big cities for many reasons. They are seeking
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better job opportunities, better education, and better business connections. 
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, investing
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fast
trains
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will help promote
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of local residents in the countryside.
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, Fast
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between cities in Japan help local citizens and foreign tourists commute easily, and
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it brings more income to the country.
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, many people depend on
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public transportation
services
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on a regular basis because it is more convenient and cheaper than owning a private car.
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Maintaining
and improving the
services
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are the priorities that the
goverment
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government
should consider. If we improve the old
services
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, people will use it more. In conclusion, Investing in fast
trains
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gives many opportunities to many businesses.
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, investing in the old transportation
services
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is even
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it can
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a big
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. The key
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in allocating
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the budget
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to build public facilities is strategic planning.
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