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城市24小时 | 广东“双子星” 要建一条新高铁?
Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-08-12 16:40

Group 1 - The Shenzhen Municipal Development and Reform Commission has officially initiated the preliminary research bidding for the planning and construction of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Second High-Speed Railway South Extension Line, which is expected to enhance connectivity between Hong Kong and the mainland [1] - The Guangzhou-Shenzhen Second High-Speed Railway, approved by the National Development and Reform Commission in May 2020, will connect Shenzhen Airport East Station to Guangzhou North Station, forming a new high-speed rail corridor to the southwest [1][2] - The South Extension Line is crucial for supporting the development of the Qianhai Cooperation Zone and promoting rail transit connectivity within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [1][5] Group 2 - The planning for the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Second High-Speed Railway was accelerated as early as 2018 to meet the growing demand for high-speed rail travel between the two cities [1][2] - The new high-speed rail line is expected to significantly reduce commuting time between the central urban areas of Guangzhou and Shenzhen to half an hour, saving over 50% of the current travel time [5] - The project aims to facilitate rapid connections between Guangzhou Baiyun Airport and Shenzhen Bao'an Airport, enhancing the competitiveness of the Greater Bay Area's airport resources [6] Group 3 - The existing rail connections between Guangzhou and Shenzhen, including the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Railway and the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Railway, are insufficient to meet the increasing travel demand due to their lower speeds and inconvenient access [5] - The Guangdong Provincial Government has included the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Second High-Speed Railway in national planning, indicating progress in the project's preliminary work [5]