中国高铁运营里程突破5万公里，每天流动一个超大城市

Core Insights - This year is expected to be the year with the highest number of high-speed rail (HSR) lines put into operation during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, with three new lines opening on December 26, contributing to a total operational mileage of over 50,000 kilometers for China's high-speed rail network [1][2] Group 1: High-Speed Rail Expansion - The newly opened Xi'an to Yan'an high-speed rail (Xi-Yan HSR), Hangzhou to Quzhou high-speed rail (Hang-Qu HSR), and the Wuhan to Yichang section of the Shanghai-Chongqing high-speed rail (Wu-Yi HSR) are significant additions to the network [1][2] - The Xi-Yan HSR spans 299 kilometers with a design speed of 350 km/h, connecting key regions and enhancing transportation in the Shaanxi province [2] - The Hang-Qu HSR, measuring 131 kilometers and also designed for 350 km/h, is crucial for the integration of the Yangtze River Delta region [2] Group 2: Future Projections and Achievements - The National Railway Administration's 2024 report anticipates that the total high-speed rail operational mileage will reach 48,000 kilometers by 2024, with a target of 16,500 kilometers of total railway operational mileage by 2025 [1] - The goal for new railway lines in 2025 is set at 2,600 kilometers, with actual completion expected to exceed this target, as over 2,500 kilometers of high-speed rail have already been put into operation this year [1] - Historical data shows that from 2021 to 2024, the National Railway Group has consistently increased the length of new lines, with high-speed rail contributions of 2,168 km, 2,082 km, 2,776 km, and 2,457 km respectively [2] Group 3: High-Speed Rail's Role in Transportation - High-speed rail accounts for 80% of passenger volume and 69% of passenger turnover in China's railway system, establishing itself as the primary mode of medium to long-distance travel [3] - Daily operations include an average of 9,346 high-speed trains carrying approximately 9.36 million passengers, equivalent to the population of a large city moving through the network each day [3] - During peak travel periods, such as the Spring Festival, the number of trains can exceed 10,000, with passenger numbers surpassing 16 million, significantly alleviating transportation pressure [3]