45年，深圳长出一片“轨道森林”

Core Insights - Shenzhen has transformed from a small county with a population of 330,000 in 1980 to a mega city with nearly 18 million residents by 2024, marking a more than 50-fold increase in population over 45 years [1] - The Shenzhen metro system has achieved a daily passenger flow of over 10 million within just 20 years, with the highest network density in the country [1][4] - The city aims to expand its metro network to 1,000 kilometers by 2035, with significant ongoing projects and investments [5][9] Metro Development - Shenzhen's metro system began operations in 2004, with an initial network of 21.3 kilometers, and has since grown to a total operational mileage of 595.1 kilometers by 2024 [4][9] - The average daily passenger volume reached 8.47 million in 2024, a nearly 50-fold increase from the initial 170,000 passengers in the first month of operation [4][8] - The city plans to have 640 kilometers of metro lines operational by 2025 and aims for 1,000 kilometers by 2035, indicating ambitious growth in urban transit infrastructure [5][9] Key Milestones - The successful bid for the 26th World University Games in 2007 catalyzed significant metro development, with a commitment to complete 155 kilometers of metro lines by 2011 [7] - A construction boom occurred in 2019, with 16 lines and 284 kilometers of new metro lines under development, reflecting a major expansion phase [8] - The establishment of large-scale transportation hubs, such as the Car Gong Miao and Gangxia North hubs, has enhanced connectivity and accessibility in densely populated areas [8][13] Intercity Connectivity - Shenzhen is working on three cross-city metro projects to connect with Dongguan, enhancing regional integration [11][12] - Plans are also in place to extend metro lines to Huizhou, further improving intercity transport links [12] - The ongoing construction of intercity rail projects, such as the Suiguan-Shenzhen and Shenzhen-Huizhou lines, aims to create a "railway on the bay area" for better connectivity [12]