中国高铁营业里程突破5万公里 营业里程位居世界首位

Core Insights - By December 26, 2025, with the opening of the Xi'an to Yan'an high-speed railway, China's high-speed rail operating mileage will exceed 50,000 kilometers, marking a significant milestone in the development of high-speed rail in the country [1] - During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, the National Railway Group has made substantial progress in high-speed rail construction, enhancing the scale, quality, and modernization of the rail network, thereby setting international benchmarks for high-speed rail technology [2][3] Group 1 - The National Railway Group has actively supported national strategies and regional economic development, successfully launching major high-speed rail projects such as the Beijing to Shenyang and Zhengzhou to Chongqing lines, contributing to a total of 12,000 kilometers of high-speed rail built during this period [2] - The total high-speed rail operating mileage has increased by approximately 32% since the end of 2020, with 128 counties entering the high-speed rail era, and the "eight vertical and eight horizontal" high-speed rail network becoming increasingly comprehensive [2] - High-speed rail has significantly improved connectivity, creating 1-2 hour travel circles for cities within a 500-kilometer radius, enabling same-day round trips between major cities within 1,000 kilometers, and facilitating travel between major cities across 2,000 kilometers within 8 hours [2] Group 2 - The National Railway Group aims to implement the spirit of the 20th Central Committee's Fourth Plenary Session and the development strategy of a strong transportation nation, focusing on building a world-class railway enterprise and advancing high-speed rail development [3] - Future efforts will emphasize the construction of a more advanced and comprehensive high-speed rail network, promoting safety, speed, intelligence, comfort, and environmental sustainability in high-speed rail services [3] - The goal is to consolidate and enhance China's leading position in high-speed rail globally, contributing to the modernization of China and the development of global railway systems [3]