“轨道上的大湾区”越来越近！广东立法推动与港澳票务互通

Core Viewpoint - The Guangdong Provincial People's Congress has passed the "Regulations on Promoting the Development of Rail Transit in the Nine Cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area," which will take effect on January 1, 2026, aiming to enhance rail transit integration and coordination between the mainland and Hong Kong-Macao [1][2]. Group 1: Regulatory Framework - The regulations are the first local legislation in China focusing on the integration of local railways and urban rail transit, providing a strong legal guarantee for building a "railway-based Greater Bay Area" [1]. - The regulations support the mutual recognition of security checks for different levels of rail transit and emphasize the need for operational coordination and service standard alignment with Hong Kong and Macao [2][3]. Group 2: Operational Coordination - The regulations promote operational collaboration and ticketing interoperability, enhancing the convenience and experience of residents' travel by establishing a ticketing mutual recognition mechanism with Hong Kong and Macao [2][3]. - Unified service standards are mandated for rail transit operators to improve integrated service levels when different levels of rail transit achieve seamless operation [3]. Group 3: Technological and Talent Cooperation - The regulations encourage technological innovation and cooperation in advanced rail transit equipment and smart, green rail transit technologies with Hong Kong and Macao [4]. - There is a focus on promoting talent exchange and cooperation among various stakeholders, including higher education institutions and industry associations, to support the long-term development of rail transit in the Greater Bay Area [4].