Lecture
This lecture explores the configuration of city networks, the impact of high-speed rail on territories, and the coexistence of different network structures. It analyzes railway layouts in Belgium, the isotropy of high-speed rail, and the European TGV network expansion. The comparison of railway lengths in different countries in 1910 is discussed, along with the Hubs and Spokes model. The lecture concludes by highlighting the development of high-speed rail networks in Europe, emphasizing the importance of mobility in urban planning.