Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-05-07 16:00Group 1 - The Shenyang to Changbai Mountain High-Speed Railway (Shenbai High-Speed Railway) has completed its track laying, marking a significant milestone for its operational readiness [1][2] - The railway spans 430 kilometers with a design speed of 350 kilometers per hour, connecting seven cities in Liaoning Province and ending at Changbai Mountain Station [1][2] - The railway is expected to open in September 2023, reducing travel times from Shenyang and Beijing to Changbai Mountain to 1.5 hours and under 4 hours, respectively [2] Group 2 - The Shenbai High-Speed Railway is a crucial part of the national medium- and long-term railway network plan, enhancing connectivity in Northeast China [2][3] - With the completion of this railway, Liaoning Province will achieve its goal of having high-speed rail access to all cities, becoming the 11th province in China to do so [2][3] - The railway will significantly improve access to tourism in Northeast China, linking the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region with the region's winter tourism offerings [2][3] Group 3 - Shenyang is already a core node in Northeast China's high-speed rail network, with existing lines such as Harbin-Dalian, Beijing-Shenyang, and Shenyang-Danjiangkou [3] - The addition of the Shenbai High-Speed Railway will complete the eastward high-speed rail gap for Shenyang, forming a "米" shaped high-speed rail framework [3] - By 2025, the national railway operating mileage target is set at 165,000 kilometers, with high-speed rail expected to reach 50,000 kilometers [3]