On June 13, 2011, the MOR clarified in a press conference that the speed reduction was not due to safety concerns but to offer more affordable tickets for trains at 250 km/h (155 mph) and increase ridership.
2011年6月13日，铁道部在新闻发布会上表示，减速并不是因为安全问题，而是为250公里/小时的列车提供更实惠的车票，并提高旅客发送量。