粤港澳大湾区城际铁路将筑“线”成“网”

Core Points - Guangzhou Metro Group announced the upcoming operation of the Guangzhou East Ring Intercity Railway (Panyu - North Baiyun Airport) and the Palian Intercity Railway, which will connect with other intercity railways in the Greater Bay Area, marking a significant transition from a "line" to a "network" operation [1] - The Guangzhou East Ring Intercity Railway (Panyu - North Baiyun Airport) is 57.8 kilometers long with 13 stations, while the Palian Intercity Railway is 18.2 kilometers long with 4 stations [1] - The total length of intercity railways operated by Guangzhou Metro Group will reach 414.2 kilometers upon the opening of these new lines, enhancing connectivity in the Greater Bay Area [1] Connectivity and Economic Impact - Once operational, the intercity rail network will enable direct connections between Guangzhou and other Bay Area cities, allowing travel times of 30 minutes to Foshan and Dongguan, 60 minutes to Zhaoqing and Huizhou, and 90 minutes to Qingyuan [2] - The development of the "306090" transportation circle in the Bay Area will facilitate closer economic, cultural, and commercial interactions among cities [2]