（经济观察）高铁营业里程突破5万公里 “轨道上的中国”加速形成

Group 1 - The opening of the Xi'an to Yan'an high-speed railway marks a significant milestone as China's high-speed rail network officially surpasses 50,000 kilometers, which is longer than the Earth's equator [1] - Since the launch of the Beijing-Tianjin Intercity Railway in 2008, China's high-speed rail has evolved from "four vertical and four horizontal" lines to "eight vertical and eight horizontal" lines, creating a denser network [1][2] - High-speed rail now covers 97% of cities with populations over 500,000, holding the world's largest operational mileage, exceeding the total of all other countries combined [1] Group 2 - During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, high-speed rail has transported a total of 12.8 billion passengers, a 39.2% increase compared to the previous five-year period, becoming the main mode of transportation for medium and long-distance travel [2] - High-speed rail has significantly transformed travel patterns, facilitating the development and integration of urban clusters, and creating economic corridors that enhance regional economic dynamics [2] - The recent opening of the Guangzhan high-speed railway has integrated western Guangdong into a 90-minute living circle of the Greater Bay Area, optimizing the flow of industries, talent, and capital [2] Group 3 - The recent openings of multiple high-speed rail lines, including Guangzhan, Baoyin, and Xiyan, are enhancing regional connectivity and facilitating smoother domestic economic circulation [3] - China's high-speed rail is entering a phase of "network effect" explosion, with the continuous densification of the "eight vertical and eight horizontal" network enhancing its resilience and collaborative capabilities [3] - Looking ahead to the 15th Five-Year Plan, the focus will shift from expansion to quality improvement, aiming to create a faster, more efficient, and user-friendly travel network [3]