长江日报记者从国铁武汉局获悉，2025年12月31日，随着施工人员、机械陆续进场，宜昌至常德高速铁路（下称"宜常高铁"）湖北段 正式开工建设。未来通车后，武汉至常德只需2个半小时。 ra 宜常高铁是我国"八纵八横"高铁网呼南通道的重要组成部分，线路北起沪渝蓉高速铁路宜昌北站，途经宜都市、松滋市，向南跨越省 界进入湖南境内，经澧县、临澧县，接入常益长高速铁路常德站。新建正线全长185.741公里，其中湖北段长度86.4公里，这也是湖北第二 条南北走向的高铁，设计时速350公里，建设工期4年，预计2029年底建成。其中五峰山隧道、马鞍山1号隧道、马鞍山2号隧道为全线控制 重难点工程。 宜常铁路3标段临建机械设备进场 l 项目建成后，将结束宜都、松滋不通高铁的历史。 宜常铁路沿途将设7个车站。其中，湖北境内4个，宜昌北站、长阳东站、宜都站、松滋西站；湖南境内3个，澧县西站、临澧东站、 常德站。 后期，宜常高铁将衔接既有规划铁路，形成京广高铁的辅助通道，进一步释放京广高铁运输能力，从而整体提升中部地区铁路网功 能，实现中部地区与粤港澳大湾区深度对接。 常德，古称"武陵"，是陶渊明笔下"世外桃源""武陵源"的原型地，拥 ...

宜昌至常德高铁湖南段开工 中新社长沙12月26日电 (记者 鲁毅)湖北宜昌至湖南常德高速铁路(下称"宜常高铁")湖南段26日开工建 设。该线路是中国"八纵八横"高速铁路网中呼南通道的重要组成部分，将进一步完善中部地区铁路网结 构。 来源：中国新闻网 编辑：熊思怡 宜常高铁北起宜昌，南至常德，新建正线全长约185.741公里，其中湖南段长约98.466公里，设计时速 350公里，建设工期4年。湖南段将新建澧县、临澧东两座车站，并接入既有常益长高速铁路的常德站。 中新经纬版权所有，未经书面授权，任何单位及个人不得转载、摘编或以其它方式使用。 关注中新经纬微信公众号(微信搜索"中新经纬"或"jwview")，看更多精彩财经资讯。 线路穿越湘西北丘陵、河湖地带，桥隧比高达72%。宜常高铁北接沪渝蓉高速铁路、宜兴高速铁路，南 接黔张常铁路、常益长高速铁路。(完) 广告等商务合作，请点击这里 本文为转载内容，授权事宜请联系原著作权人 ...

宜常高铁设计时速350公里，在湖南境内设置3座车站，包括新建澧县站、临澧东站两座客运站，以及接入既有常 益长高速铁路的常德站。宜常高铁湖南段穿越湘西北丘陵、河湖等复杂地形，桥隧占比达72%，其中澧县澧水铁 路特大桥为全线控制性工程，临澧道水特大桥为全线重难点工程。 宜常高铁北接沪蓉高铁、宜兴高铁，南接黔张常铁路、常益长高铁。项目建成后，将进一步完善中部地区铁路网 结构，极大便利沿线人民群众出行，促进沿线经济社会发展，对更好服务中部地区崛起战略实施，具有十分重要 的意义。 宜常高铁是我国"八纵八横"高铁网呼南通道的重要组成部分，线路北起沪渝蓉高速铁路宜昌北站，途经宜都市、 松滋市，向南跨越省界进入湖南境内，经澧县、临澧县，接入常益长高速铁路常德站。新建正线全长185.741公 里，其中湖南段长度98.466公里，建设工期4年。 长沙晚报掌上长沙12月26日讯（全媒体记者 吴鑫矾）12月26日，宜昌至常德高速铁路（以下简称"宜常高铁"）湖 南段正式开工建设。 ...

Core Points - The Yichang to Changde High-Speed Railway is expected to start construction within this year and be completed by the end of 2029, covering a distance of 234.4 kilometers with a design speed of 350 km/h and a total investment of approximately 32.47 billion yuan [1] - The railway will significantly reduce travel time between Yichang and Changde to about 1.5 hours, and to Changsha in approximately 2.5 hours, cutting the current travel time by more than half [1] - The project is a key component of China's "Eight Vertical and Eight Horizontal" high-speed rail network and is highlighted in the "14th Five-Year Plan" for the development of the Yangtze River Middle Reaches Urban Agglomeration [1] Project Background - The Yichang to Changde Railway has been in planning since 2017, but progress was slow due to disagreements between Hunan and Hubei provinces regarding the route and prioritization of other rail projects [1] - In 2023, the railway was included in the national reserve for construction, leading to accelerated progress, including the approval of feasibility studies and environmental impact reports [1] Regional Impact - Yichang, as a sub-central city in Hubei, is expected to benefit directly from the railway, contributing to the development of a "cross-regional" high-speed rail network [3] - Changde's transportation status will improve, providing a foundation for its aspirations to become a provincial sub-central city [3] - The railway is seen as a vital link in enhancing regional connectivity and supporting the development of secondary cities in the Yangtze River Middle Reaches Urban Agglomeration [3][4] Strategic Importance - The Yichang to Changde Railway is the second high-speed rail connection between Hunan and Hubei, following the Wuhan-Guangzhou High-Speed Railway, and is expected to alleviate transportation bottlenecks in the northwestern Hunan and southwestern Hubei regions [4] - There are future prospects for extending the railway towards the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, potentially bringing more opportunities to cities like Yichang and Changde [4]

Core Points - The Yichang to Changde High-Speed Railway is expected to start construction within this year and be completed by the end of 2029, covering a distance of 234.4 kilometers with a total investment of approximately 32.47 billion yuan [1][2] - The railway will significantly reduce travel time between Yichang and Changde to about 1.5 hours, and to Changsha in approximately 2.5 hours, cutting the current travel time by more than half [2] - The project is a key component of the "Eight Vertical and Eight Horizontal" high-speed rail network and is included in the "14th Five-Year Plan" for the development of the Yangtze River Middle Reaches Urban Agglomeration [2][3] Project Details - The railway will have a design speed of 350 km/h and will include six stations along the route, with three located in Hubei and three in Hunan [1] - The project has faced delays due to disagreements between Hubei and Hunan provinces regarding the route, but it has recently gained momentum with approvals from relevant authorities [2] Economic Impact - Yichang is expected to be the primary beneficiary of the railway, enhancing its status as a regional hub and supporting the development of a "cross-regional connection" [3][4] - The railway is anticipated to improve the transportation infrastructure in the region, facilitating economic growth and urban development in both Yichang and Changde [3][4] Strategic Importance - The Yichang to Changde High-Speed Railway is positioned as a significant corridor in the western wing of the Jinggang'ao Channel, serving as the second high-speed rail link between Hunan and Hubei provinces [4] - The project is expected to alleviate transportation bottlenecks in the northwestern regions of Hunan and southwestern regions of Hubei, with potential future extensions to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [4]

Core Points - The construction of the Yichang to Changde high-speed railway (Yichang High-speed Railway) is set to commence, with bidding planned to start in November 2025 [2][3] - The railway is a key segment of the "Eight Vertical and Eight Horizontal" high-speed rail network and is part of the transportation infrastructure priorities outlined in the "14th Five-Year Plan" for the development of the Yangtze River Middle Reaches Urban Agglomeration [4][9] Summary by Sections Project Overview - The Yichang to Changde high-speed railway will span approximately 234 kilometers, with a newly constructed section of about 184 kilometers designed for a speed of 350 kilometers per hour [4][9] - The project has received significant attention since at least 2018, with various proposals and suggestions from representatives and the public [7] Development Progress - The project faced delays due to planning adjustments, but significant progress has been made in 2023, including the approval of the feasibility study and environmental impact report [8] - The construction plan is a result of collaborative efforts between Hubei and Hunan provinces, with multiple rounds of discussions to finalize the route and construction timeline [8] Regional Impact - The Yichang High-speed Railway will enhance connectivity between cities in the Yangtze River Middle Reaches, reducing travel time from Yichang to Changde from approximately 3.5 hours to about 1.5 hours [9] - It will also facilitate quicker travel from Yichang to Changsha, cutting the time by nearly half compared to current routes [9] Strategic Importance - Yichang is positioned as a sub-central city in Hubei province, playing a crucial role in national strategies for the development of the Yangtze Economic Belt and the central region [11] - The railway will contribute to the formation of a regional comprehensive transportation and logistics hub in Changde, which is a significant node in the Yangtze Economic Belt [13] Future Developments - The Yichang High-speed Railway is part of a broader initiative to enhance the high-speed rail network in the region, with other projects also moving forward, such as the Changsha to Ganzhou high-speed railway [13] - The completion of the railway will connect various urban agglomerations and facilitate economic development across multiple regions, including potential extensions to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [14][15]