中国加速织就交通“经纬网” “人享其行、货畅其流”美好愿景正变为现实

Core Insights - The development goal of China's transportation industry is to achieve "people enjoy their travel, goods flow smoothly" during the 14th Five-Year Plan period [1] - China has accelerated the construction of a comprehensive transportation network, boasting the world's largest high-speed rail, expressway, and postal delivery networks [1] High-Speed Rail Development - In the past five years, China has added 10,000 kilometers of high-speed rail, with the Fuxing train covering 31 provinces and over 400 new stations added along 160,000 kilometers of railway [4] - By the end of this year, China's total high-speed rail mileage is expected to exceed 50,000 kilometers, expanding coverage further [4] - The CR450 high-speed train, part of the 14th Five-Year Plan's major projects, has achieved a record speed of 453 kilometers per hour for a single train and 896 kilometers per hour for relative meeting speeds [5] - The CR450 train accelerates from 0 to 350 kilometers per hour in just 4 minutes and 40 seconds, a 100-second improvement over the current Fuxing train [7] - The CR450 is lighter by 50 tons due to the use of advanced materials like carbon fiber and magnesium alloy, and it features enhanced noise reduction technologies, achieving an interior noise level of 68 decibels at 400 kilometers per hour [9] Expressway Network Expansion - During the 14th Five-Year Plan, China's expressway network has also been significantly expanded, with 33 national expressway main lines now largely connected, totaling 191,000 kilometers [9] - The improved expressway network has transformed previously difficult terrains into accessible routes, enhancing connectivity [9] Infrastructure Impact - The completion of the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge has drastically reduced travel time across the canyon from 2 hours to approximately 2 minutes, benefiting local communities and tourism [11] - The introduction of new economic activities around the bridge has allowed local residents to capitalize on the infrastructure, enhancing their livelihoods [13] - The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, a key project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, has facilitated over 40 million vehicle trips since its opening, significantly impacting local economies [16] - The link has normalized cross-city commuting, with over 3.7 million passengers using the intercity bus service between Shenzhen, Zhongshan, and Guangzhou [18]