“人享其行、物畅其流”的美好愿景加快实现 “十四五”时期我国交通运输综合能力大幅提升

Core Insights - The article highlights the significant advancements in China's transportation infrastructure and services during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, emphasizing the construction of a comprehensive transportation network that enhances economic circulation and supports new development patterns [1][2][3]. Transportation Infrastructure Development - By the end of 2024, China's railway operating mileage is expected to reach 162,000 kilometers, an increase of approximately 16,000 kilometers since the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan," with high-speed rail accounting for 10,000 kilometers of this growth [1]. - The national comprehensive three-dimensional transportation network has achieved over 90% completion of its main framework, connecting more than 80% of county-level administrative regions and serving about 90% of the country's economic and population totals [2][3]. High-Speed Rail and Road Networks - China has built the world's largest high-speed rail network, with 81.5% of the "eight vertical and eight horizontal" high-speed rail network completed, totaling 48,000 kilometers, which covers 97% of cities with populations over 500,000 [3]. - The national highway network has reached 191,000 kilometers, covering 99% of cities with populations over 200,000, while the high-grade waterway network has achieved a compliance rate of 70.4% [3]. Passenger Transportation Trends - In 2024, the passenger volume for high-speed trains is projected to reach 3.272 billion, accounting for 75.9% of total railway passenger traffic, with major routes like the Beijing-Shanghai and Wuhan-Guangzhou high-speed rail exceeding 200 million passengers each [4]. - Daily, approximately 130 million people choose to travel by car, representing over 70% of cross-regional mobility, while 100 million people utilize urban rail transit and another 100 million use buses for commuting [4]. Growth in Postal and Logistics Services - The postal industry in China has seen significant growth, with business revenue increasing from 1.1 trillion yuan in 2020 to 1.7 trillion yuan in 2024, reflecting an annual growth rate of 11.3% [5]. - The volume of express deliveries has surged from approximately 8.3 billion items in 2020 to 17.5 billion items in 2024, with an average annual growth rate of around 20% [5]. Air Cargo and International Logistics - In 2024, air cargo and mail transport volume is expected to reach 8.982 million tons, a 32.8% increase compared to 2020, driven by the growth of cross-border e-commerce [6]. - The number of cargo airlines in China has increased to 13, with a total of 268 cargo aircraft, marking an increase of 2 airlines and 82 aircraft since 2020 [6]. International Connectivity and Cooperation - China has signed over 270 bilateral and multilateral cooperation agreements covering various transportation sectors, enhancing international transport networks [8]. - The "Belt and Road" initiative has facilitated significant international connectivity, with the China-Europe Railway Express reaching 229 cities in Europe and over 100 cities in Asia [8].