今年高铁里程将破5万公里：湖北增长最多，广东将登顶

Core Points - The opening of several key high-speed rail (HSR) projects will significantly change the ranking of high-speed rail operating mileage across provinces in China, with the total operating mileage expected to exceed 50,000 kilometers by the end of this year [1][3]. Group 1: New High-Speed Rail Openings - Two new high-speed rail lines, the Shenyang to Jiamusi (Shenbai HSR) and the Xiangyang to Jingmen (Xiangjing HSR), have commenced operations, contributing to the expansion of the national high-speed rail network [1][2]. - The Shenbai HSR spans 430 kilometers with a design speed of 350 km/h, enhancing connectivity between Northeast China and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, and promoting tourism and economic development in the area [2][3]. - The Xiangjing HSR, measuring 116 kilometers and also designed for 350 km/h, will facilitate regional economic growth by improving access between Xiangyang and Jingmen [2][3]. Group 2: Future Projections and Goals - The National Railway Group aims to complete a total railway investment of 590 billion yuan and open 2,600 kilometers of new lines by 2025, with a focus on high-quality project execution [3]. - By the end of this year, the total high-speed rail mileage is projected to exceed 2,700 kilometers, contributing to a national total of over 50,000 kilometers [3][4]. - The "14th Five-Year Plan" outlines a target of 165,000 kilometers of total railway operating mileage by 2025, with high-speed rail expected to reach 50,000 kilometers [3]. Group 3: Provincial Developments - Hubei Province is set to become the province with the most new high-speed rail mileage this year, with the addition of the Xiangjing HSR and the Wuhan to Yichang segment of the Huhangrong HSR, increasing its total to over 2,500 kilometers [4][5]. - Guangdong Province is also making significant strides, with the Guangzhou to Zhanjiang HSR and the Shantou South to Shantou segment expected to add approximately 420 kilometers of high-speed rail this year [5][6]. - By 2024, Guangdong's high-speed rail mileage is projected to exceed 3,300 kilometers, surpassing Shandong to become the province with the highest high-speed rail mileage in China [5][6].