Classification and Typical Type of Rail Transit Terminals in an Era of High-Speed Rail

In order to improve the terminal design and passenger traffic flow quality,this paper studies the current classification and functionality of rail passenger terminals in China.By reviewing the roles of rail passenger terminals during three urban development stages,the paper classifies rail passenger terminals into four types: comprehensive,centered,regional connecting,and commuting terminals based on the development characteristics.Considering the majority of new high-speed rail stations in China are comprehensive terminals,the paper focuses on the facilities function and spatial layout of comprehensive terminal.Finally,the paper makes suggestions on how to effectively design adjacent facilities for better traffic flow from four aspects: surrounding land use development,construction of urban rail transit,road network,and transfer capability.