“十四五”期间三峡综合交通运输体系加快完善

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the rapid development of the comprehensive transportation system in the Three Gorges area during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, focusing on the construction of railways, highways, and logistics hubs to enhance connectivity and efficiency in the region [1][3][5]. Group 1: Railway Development - The construction bidding for the Yichang to Changde Railway (Hubei section) has officially started, with expected commencement by the end of this year, serving as a crucial segment of the Hunan-Guangdong high-speed railway [1]. - Yichang has entered the "high-speed rail era" with the operation of the Zhengzhou-Wanzhou high-speed railway since June 2022, and several high-speed rail projects are accelerating, forming a "井" shaped high-speed rail network [3]. Group 2: Comprehensive Transportation Hub - Yichang is focusing on a multi-modal transportation strategy, integrating rail, water, road, air, and pipeline transport to create a high-level comprehensive transportation hub that connects eastern and western regions and facilitates trade [3][5]. - The city aims to complete four high-speed rail lines, four Yangtze River bridges, and ten expressways during the 14th Five-Year Plan, enhancing its transportation infrastructure significantly [5]. Group 3: Investment and Future Projections - By the end of this year, Yichang is expected to complete over 160 billion yuan in comprehensive transportation investments, with plans to expand inland waterways to 678 kilometers and road mileage to 38,000 kilometers by the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan [8]. - The cargo throughput at Yichang Port is projected to reach nearly 150 million tons in 2024, supported by the development of a multi-modal transport system [7].