城市24小时 | 规划超十年，这条高铁终于要开建了？

Group 1: Project Overview - The Chang-Gan High-Speed Railway (长赣高铁) has received preliminary design approval and is expected to commence construction within the year [1] - The railway will reduce travel time from Changsha to Ganzhou from 4 hours to under 2 hours, and from Changsha to Xiamen from 7 hours to approximately 5 hours [1] - The railway spans approximately 429.4 kilometers with a design speed of 350 km/h and includes 11 stations, with an estimated construction period of 5 years [1] Group 2: Economic Impact - Changsha is anticipated to be the primary beneficiary, enhancing its status as a major high-speed rail hub in Central China [2] - The railway will complete the "米" shaped high-speed rail layout, connecting Chongqing to Xiamen and providing a second high-speed rail corridor to Shenzhen [2] - Smaller cities in Jiangxi, such as Jinggangshan and Suichuan, will also benefit from improved connectivity, although concerns exist regarding the economic impact on these areas compared to Changsha [2] Group 3: Historical Context - The planning for the Chang-Gan High-Speed Railway began in 2014, and it was included in the "13th Five-Year Plan" for railways in 2017, but construction was delayed due to various issues [1] - The feasibility study was approved by the National Development and Reform Commission in October 2022, and the environmental impact assessment was approved in November 2024 [1]