“人享其行、物畅其流”的美好愿景加快实现

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]. Group 1: 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]. - The "Eight Vertical and Eight Horizontal" high-speed rail network has been completed and put into operation at 81.5%, covering 97% of cities with populations over 500,000 [3]. Group 2: Passenger and Freight Transportation - 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 1.3 billion people choose to travel by car, representing over 70% of cross-regional mobility, while 1 billion people utilize urban public transport systems [4]. - The postal industry 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]. Group 3: Logistics and E-commerce Growth - The rapid development of e-commerce has driven substantial growth in the logistics sector, with express delivery volumes increasing from approximately 83 billion items in 2020 to 175 billion items in 2024, an annual growth rate of around 20% [5]. - In 2024, the air cargo and mail transport volume is expected to reach 8.982 million tons, a 32.8% increase compared to 2020, with international air cargo transport volume growing by 23.4% in the first half of the year [6]. Group 4: International Connectivity and Cooperation - China has signed over 270 bilateral and multilateral cooperation agreements covering various transportation sectors, enhancing international transport networks [8]. - The China-Europe Railway Express connects to 229 cities in Europe and over 100 cities in Asia, while the "Air Silk Road" has expanded to 83 countries and 213 cities [8].