广东登顶“高铁第一省”，全国还有多条线路准备开通

Core Insights - Guangdong has surpassed Shandong to become the "first high-speed rail province" in China, with a total high-speed rail mileage exceeding 3000 kilometers as of the end of 2024 [1][2] - The opening of the Guangzhang High-Speed Railway and the Shantou South to Shantou section of the Shantou-Shantou High-Speed Railway has significantly contributed to Guangdong's high-speed rail expansion, adding over 420 kilometers to its total [1][2] - The Guangzhang High-Speed Railway connects various cities in Guangdong and enhances the integration of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, promoting regional development [3][4] Summary by Sections High-Speed Rail Development - As of the end of 2024, 13 provinces in China have high-speed rail operating mileage exceeding 2000 kilometers, including Shandong and Guangdong [5] - Shandong's high-speed rail mileage increased from 2110 kilometers to 3055 kilometers during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, ranking it fourth nationally [2][5] Guangdong's High-Speed Rail Achievements - The Guangzhang High-Speed Railway has a design speed of 350 kilometers per hour and connects key cities in Guangdong, marking the entry of the region into the 350 km/h high-speed rail era [3] - The Shantou-Shantou High-Speed Railway's full operation enhances connectivity between the Greater Bay Area and the eastern coastal economic belt, facilitating the flow of talent and resources [4] Other Provinces' Developments - Anhui is set to add a new high-speed rail line, bringing its total high-speed rail mileage close to 3000 kilometers [6] - Hubei is expected to see significant growth in high-speed rail mileage, with projections to exceed 2500 kilometers by the end of the year, moving it into the top five provinces nationally [6]