今年铁路投资或破9000亿 “十四五”累计投资逼近4万亿

Core Viewpoint - The railway fixed asset investment in China is expected to reach a historical high of over 900 billion yuan this year, building on last year's record, with a cumulative investment of nearly 4 trillion yuan during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period [1]. Group 1: Investment Growth - From January to November this year, the railway construction completed fixed asset investment of 753.8 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.9%, effectively driving overall social investment and supporting high-quality economic development [1]. - In 2024, railway fixed asset investment is projected to grow significantly, reaching 850.6 billion yuan, an increase of 11.3% compared to the previous year [1]. - The total railway investment during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period from 2021 to 2024 is expected to be approximately 3.07 trillion yuan, with a target of nearly 4 trillion yuan by the end of the plan [1]. Group 2: Comparison with Previous Plans - The investment scale during the "13th Five-Year Plan" (2016-2020) was relatively stable, with annual investments around 800 billion yuan, totaling 3.99 trillion yuan [2]. - The "14th Five-Year Plan" has shown a trend of initial decline followed by significant growth in the last two years, contrasting with the stable high investment levels of the previous plan [2]. Group 3: Project Progress - A number of railway projects are being expedited, with some scheduled to commence operations this year and others to start construction by the end of the year [2]. - Key projects such as the Panxun to Xingyi high-speed railway opened on November 28, promoting regional economic development, while several other high-speed rail lines are in trial operation stages [2].