12月22日，广湛高铁正式开通运营，广州至湛江的时空距离历史性地压缩至1.5小时。 第十二、十三、十四届全国人大代表，广东金岭糖业集团有限公司董事长林水栖早早就为家人购买了当 天从湛江前往广州的高铁票，让他们能体验350公里的时速。林水栖说，他有一种夙愿终得实现的欣 慰。 时间回溯到2018年3月十三届全国人大一次会议期间。包括林水栖在内的42位在粤全国人大代表，为了 广湛高铁列入路网规划而"大声疾呼"：联名提交建议，阐述高铁建设的意义，直指现实痛点；在与国家 部委的座谈会上，力陈粤西交通的困境，希望国家支持广湛高铁建设。 广湛高铁开通之际，当年参与提出建议的全国人大代表宁凌、林水栖和曹燕明接受了南都"政观会客 厅"栏目专访，还原那段为粤西争取高铁的历史，讲述人大代表履职背后的民生温度与时代力量。 一份联名建议 将规划图上的"虚线"变成"实线" 十三届全国人大一次会议期间，一份名为《关于加快建设广州至湛江铁路客运专线的建议》被郑重提 交，建议签名栏里，密密麻麻写着42位全国人大代表的名字。这份建议，成为了当年广东代表团联名人 数最多的建议之一。 全国人大代表，广东金岭糖业集团有限公司董事长林水栖。受访者供图 ...

（原标题："高铁第一省"炼成记：广东重塑经济地理） 这一"扩容"的底气，来自实打实的轨道延伸。对比来看，山东省2024年全省高铁通车里程突破3000公 里，2025年山东省交通运输工作会议的消息显示，2024年山东省高速铁路里程达到3047公里。 随着广湛高铁、汕汕高铁开通，广东高铁版图扩展至3411公里，今年有望一举超越山东，登顶"中国高 铁里程第一省"。 一个更均衡、更融合、更具韧性的广东，正在轨道上加速驶来。 南方财经记者彭敏静 广州报道 12月22日10时30分许，随着一声悠长的汽笛长鸣，首发车G9785次自广州白云站缓缓驶出，与此同时， G9786次列车也从湛江北站对向开出，广湛高铁正式开通运营。 几乎同一时刻，G9787次动车组列车驶出汕头站，标志着汕汕高铁汕头至汕头南段正式开通运营。 两条高铁，一东一西，如同两条腾跃的"巨龙"，将曾被群山与海湾长久隔断的粤东、粤西，纳入粤港澳 大湾区"1.5小时生活圈"。 华南城市研究会创会会长、暨南大学教授胡刚接受南方财经记者采访时表示，随着广湛高铁、汕汕高铁 通车，让粤东、粤西的产业、人才与大湾区的联系变得极为便捷，相当于实现了大湾区的软性扩 容。"对比长三 ...

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Core Viewpoint - The Nanzhu High-speed Railway segment from Yulin North to Cengxi East has entered the full-track laying phase, marking significant progress in the project aimed at improving transportation in eastern Guangxi [1][7]. Group 1: Project Overview - The Nanzhu High-speed Railway segment is constructed by Guangxi Transportation Investment Group and spans 84.895 kilometers with a design speed of 350 km/h [1]. - The project includes three stations: Yulin North, Rongxian South, and Cengxi East, with the latter two being newly constructed [1]. Group 2: Construction Details - The railway crosses the Gui East region, featuring 22 tunnels and 65 bridges, resulting in a bridge-tunnel ratio of 84.4% [3]. - The total track laying includes 167.9 kilometers of main line, 8.8 kilometers of station line, and 40 sets of turnouts, indicating a complex construction environment [3]. Group 3: Technology and Efficiency - The construction unit, China Railway No. 2 Engineering Group, has deployed advanced equipment such as the WZ500C traction vehicle and mobile flash butt welding machines, enhancing construction efficiency to a daily progress of 6 kilometers [6]. - A smart cloud safety scheduling management system has been implemented for digital, visual, and precise control of the track laying process, improving safety measures [6]. Group 4: Project Timeline and Impact - All groundwork, bridges, and tunnels for the Nanzhu High-speed Railway segment have been completed, with the main structure of the new stations at Rongxian South and Cengxi East reaching 80% completion [7]. - The project is expected to be completed and operational by February 2026, significantly improving transportation conditions in eastern Guangxi [6][7].

Alstom has secured a €1bn ($1.17bn) share of a contract for the Suburban Rail Loop East project in Melbourne, Australia. The overall contract, valued at €4.9bn, was granted by the Suburban Rail Loop Authority to the TransitLinX Alliance, which comprises Alstom, John Holland, KBR, WSP, and RATP Dev. Alstom’s responsibilities include supplying rolling stock, digital infrastructure, signalling systems, maintenance services, and overseeing system integration for the project’s East section. The manufacturin ...

Core Insights - Yantai's railway development has entered a new era during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, with significant progress in major railway projects and the establishment of a "two horizontal, one vertical" high-speed railway network [1] Group 1: Railway Infrastructure Development - The "two horizontal" lines include the Lai-Rong High-speed Railway and the Wei-Yan High-speed Railway, while the "one vertical" line is the existing Qing-Yan-Wei-Rong Intercity Railway [1] - The Lai-Rong High-speed Railway commenced operations in December 2023, connecting Laiyang and Haiyang, serving as a major passenger transport corridor for the southern coastal region of the Jiaodong Peninsula [1] - The Wei-Yan High-speed Railway is set to officially operate in October 2024, ending the history of no high-speed rail access for economically strong counties such as Longkou, Zhaoyuan, and Laizhou [1] Group 2: Passenger Traffic and Service Enhancements - Since the opening of the Wei-Yan High-speed Railway, over 3 million passengers have been transported, with the number of train stops along the line doubling compared to the initial phase of operation [2] - The Yantai Transportation Bureau has successfully increased the number of stops for the Wei-Yan High-speed Railway, with over 100 additional train services added in the Yantai jurisdiction [2] Group 3: Future Developments - The Long-Yan Railway urbanization project is set to fully commence construction in September 2024, with plans to complete by September 2027 [2] - The project will introduce urban transit trains, with a direct train from Yantai Station to the airport expected to take approximately 25 minutes, while a stop-all service is projected to take around 45 minutes [2]

Core Insights - Alstom has been awarded a €1.0 billion (A$1.8 billion) share of a €4.9 billion (A$8.8 billion) contract for the East section of the Suburban Rail Loop Project in Melbourne, Australia, as part of the TransitLinX Alliance [1][7] - The project includes the supply of 13 automated Metropolis metro trains, digital infrastructure, signalling, maintenance, and overall system integration [2][7] - The Suburban Rail Loop is Australia's largest rail and housing infrastructure project, featuring a 90 km orbital rail loop through Melbourne's middle suburbs [5] Company and Project Details - Alstom's Dandenong manufacturing site will assemble the Metropolis metro trains, which will operate under Grade of Automation 4 (GOA4) [2] - The maintenance solution for the Metropolis fleet will be provided for 15 years, ensuring high availability and reliability [2] - The first Metropolis trains are expected to enter service in 2035 [2] Strategic Importance - This contract strengthens Alstom's partnership with the Victorian Government, showcasing its commitment to delivering rail transport solutions [3] - Alstom's technologies will enable the second driverless train fleet in Australia, following the Metropolis metro fleet in Sydney [5] - The project is significant on a global scale, positioning Melbourne among leading cities utilizing advanced rail solutions [4]

Core Points - Alstom has been awarded a €1.0 billion (A$1.8 billion) share of a €4.9 billion (A$8.8 billion) contract for the East section of the Suburban Rail Loop Project in Melbourne, Australia [1][8] - The project includes the assembly and supply of 13 automated Metropolis metro trains, which will operate under Grade of Automation 4 (GOA4) [2][5] - Alstom will provide a 15-year full maintenance solution for the Metropolis fleet, ensuring high availability and reliability [2][8] Company Involvement - Alstom is part of the TransitLinX Alliance, which includes John Holland, KBR, WSP, and RATP Dev, and aims to deliver rail transport solutions in partnership with the Victorian Government [3][4] - The contract will enhance Alstom's presence in Australia, where it is the only rail technology provider with end-to-end rail manufacturing capabilities [5][8] Project Significance - The Suburban Rail Loop is Australia's largest rail and housing infrastructure project, featuring a 90 km orbital rail loop through Melbourne's middle suburbs [5] - The first stage, SRL East, spans 26 km and includes six underground stations, strategically located near major employment, education, and health precincts [5] Technological Aspects - Alstom's Urbalis Forward Communications Based Train Control system will be implemented, along with cybersecurity and integrated signalling solutions [2][8] - The project will enable the second driverless train fleet in Australia, following the Metropolis metro fleet in Sydney [5]