被誉为"中国铁路心脏"的郑州，有望再添一座火车站。 根据近日发布的《郑州市城市综合交通体系规划(2021—2035)》批后公示、《郑州市现代综合交通运输体系和枢纽经济发展规划（2023—2035年）》（征求 意见稿），郑州将谋划新建东部新城站。 按照规划，东部新城站未来将成为郑州铁路主客站之一，加上郑州站、郑州东站、航空港站以及正在建设的郑州南站，共同构成郑州"五主多辅"铁路客运枢 纽体系。 图片来源：郑州市自然资源和规划局 值得注意的是，东部新城站位于去年刚刚挂牌的中牟新区——这是河南第一个省级新区，也是郑开同城化战略的中心地带。 作为一座"火车拉来的城市"，火车站对郑州的意义从来不一般。新火车站的建设和推进，又将对郑州这座"超级枢纽"产生怎样的影响？ 图片来源：河南自贸区郑州片区官网 在"米"字型内部，已经建成的郑州站、郑州东站、郑州航空港站与郑州南站、东部新城站，共同组成郑州枢纽的"五主"格局。 郑州南站在现有小李庄货运火车站原址上新建，总占地面积7535亩，投资约300亿元。项目除了郑州南站及相关工程，还有大机检修基地、焊轨基地拆迁还 建工程，枢纽配套设施、高架车道、城市通廊、城市客厅、城市平台、地面 ...

每经记者｜肖纯 每经编辑｜刘艳美 被誉为"中国铁路心脏"的郑州，有望再添一座火车站。 根据近日发布的《郑州市城市综合交通体系规划(2021—2035)》批后公示、《郑州市现代综合交通运输体系和枢纽经济发展规划（2023—2035年）》（征求 意见稿），郑州将谋划新建东部新城站。 按照规划，东部新城站未来将成为郑州铁路主客站之一，加上郑州站、郑州东站、航空港站以及正在建设的郑州南站，共同构成郑州"五主多辅"铁路客运枢 纽体系。 作为一座"火车拉来的城市"，火车站对郑州的意义从来不一般。新火车站的建设和推进，又将对郑州这座"超级枢纽"产生怎样的影响？ 从"站"到"城" 普铁时代，在一众被"火车拉来的城市"中，郑州无疑是最成功的一个。从当年开封下辖的县城，成为如今GDP破万亿、人口破千万的大城市，也是"北方第 三城"的有力竞争者。 高铁时代，郑州延续了轨道上的强势表现。2023年，随着郑济高铁通车，不仅让河南实现了"市市通高铁"，也让郑州成为全国第一个"米"字型高铁枢纽。 图片来源：郑州市自然资源和规划局 值得注意的是，东部新城站位于去年刚刚挂牌的中牟新区——这是河南第一个省级新区，也是郑开同城化战略的中心地带。 ...

Core Insights - The Zhengzhou urban agglomeration is being developed as a key area for collaboration and resource sharing, with a focus on enhancing the food industry and high-quality development [1][2] - Zhengzhou urban agglomeration ranks 7th in area, 4th in population, and 10th in economic output among the 17 approved urban agglomerations in China [1] Group 1: Urban Agglomeration Development - The Zhengzhou urban agglomeration is the 10th approved national urban agglomeration, strategically located at the intersection of major transportation routes [1] - The urban agglomeration aims to cultivate 2-3 world-class advanced manufacturing clusters in high-end equipment, green food, and new materials by 2027 [1] Group 2: Food Industry Focus - Zhengzhou produces over 60% of the country's frozen food, with a market share of over 20% in instant noodles, and leads in jujube products [2] - The food industry in Luohe has over 7,000 enterprises, with a scale exceeding 250 billion yuan, nurturing well-known brands like Shuanghui and Weilong [2] - The Luohe modern food industry belt is one of the eight key industrial belts in the Zhengzhou urban agglomeration, aiming to integrate agriculture and food production [2] Group 3: Collaborative Efforts - Zhengzhou is taking the lead in accelerating the construction of the urban agglomeration, engaging with surrounding cities to enhance collaboration and resource sharing [2] - The provincial government emphasizes the need for a modern industrial urban agglomeration with strong manufacturing clusters and a well-structured industrial layout [2]

Core Insights - The Zhengzhou Urban Circle is rapidly developing as a new economic growth area in China, having been designated as the 10th national urban circle by the National Development and Reform Commission [1] - The construction of the Zhengzhou Urban Circle is part of a national strategy to promote the rise of central China, with Zhengzhou positioned as the leading city [1] - By May 2025, the Zhengzhou Urban Circle is expected to rank 7th in area, 4th in population, and 10th in economic output among the 17 approved urban circles in China [1] Transportation Infrastructure - Transportation is prioritized in the development of the urban circle, with projects like the Zhengkai Intercity Railway significantly reducing commute times between cities [2][4] - The Zhengkai Intercity Railway has been fully operational since March 2025, allowing travel between Zhengzhou and Kaifeng in as little as 25 minutes [4] - The Zhengxucheng Railway, which opened in December 2023, has facilitated economic integration between Zhengzhou and Xuchang, connecting 13 industrial parks [5] Ecological Development - The ecological environment along the Yellow River has improved, with bird species in the Zhengzhou Yellow River Wetland Nature Reserve increasing by over 50% in five years [7] - Zhengzhou has constructed 76.5 kilometers of cycling paths and 36 kilometers of walking paths along the Yellow River, enhancing the area's ecological landscape [9] - Collaborative ecological governance initiatives have been launched with neighboring cities to improve water quality and air quality in the region [10] Industrial Collaboration - The Zhengzhou Urban Circle is focusing on high-energy manufacturing ecosystems, with the industrial output value of the "1+5" cities in the circle accounting for 51.5% of the province's total [11] - In 2024, the industrial output value of Zhengzhou increased by 10.5%, with significant growth in key sectors such as electronics and automotive manufacturing [11][12] - The Zhengkai Automotive Industry Belt has attracted over 10 well-known car manufacturers, establishing a comprehensive automotive production base [14] Future Development Goals - Zhengzhou aims to enhance its role as a core city in the urban circle, focusing on integrated development with surrounding cities and improving transportation networks [20][22] - The city plans to strengthen its economic and technological capabilities, aiming to create a modern urban circle that is interconnected and efficient [20][24] - Initiatives are underway to promote cultural and ecological cooperation, ensuring that urban development aligns with environmental sustainability [22][24]