Core Viewpoint - The integration of rail transit in the Yangtze River Delta is breaking administrative boundaries and fostering a unified market, promoting regional innovation and industrial collaboration [1][10]. Group 1: Rail Transit Development - The construction of "Railway on the Yangtze River Delta" is advancing from unified technical standards to cross-province collaborative operations [2]. - The establishment of the Suwan Rail Transit Operating Company with a registered capital of 100 million yuan aims to enhance cross-province city and regional railway operations [2][5]. - The planned establishment of the Ring Shanghai Rail Transit Operating Company by the end of 2024 will further integrate rail transit operations in the region [3]. Group 2: Infrastructure and Connectivity - The Yangtze River Delta aims to complete the basic construction of "Railway on the Yangtze River Delta" by 2025, with approximately 17,000 kilometers of planned mainline railway, including about 8,000 kilometers of high-speed rail [8]. - As of now, the operational railway mileage in the Yangtze River Delta has exceeded 15,000 kilometers, with over 7,700 kilometers of high-speed rail [8]. - The region has seen the completion of 667.6 kilometers of new railway mileage since 2024, enhancing connectivity and promoting the "same city" effect [8]. Group 3: Economic Integration and Market Development - The Yangtze River Delta is actively working towards building a unified market by standardizing regulations and resource markets across the region [10]. - The implementation of a new transportation model for hazardous goods has reduced transportation time for electric vehicles from inland to port from 5-6 days to 2-3 days, with a 15% reduction in costs [10]. - The region's economic output surpassed 33 trillion yuan in 2024, increasing its share of the national economy from 23.9% in 2018 to 25.2% in the first quarter of this year [14]. Group 4: Technological and Industrial Innovation - The Yangtze River Delta has strengthened its technological innovation capabilities, with 28 major research facilities and over 49,000 large scientific instruments [13]. - A joint tackling plan has been implemented, focusing on integrated circuits, artificial intelligence, biomedicine, and future industries, with over 329 enterprise demands collected [14]. - The total financial investment in the joint tackling plan has exceeded 17 billion yuan, supporting 87 projects, including basic research [14].