转自：北京日报客户端 过濠江特大桥。来源：广东发布 两条高铁，开通在即。 12月18日，国铁集团发布消息，广州至湛江高速铁路（广湛高铁）将于12月22日建成通车。 另据"广东发布"透露，汕头至汕尾高速铁路（汕汕高铁）的汕头至汕头南段也将于同日开通运营，这条 高铁将全线贯通。 在此基础上，广东将形成一条横贯东西的"大动脉"。东南沿海也将迎来纵贯南北的"超级通道"。 施工难度国内外罕见 据广东铁投介绍，广湛高铁是广东省自主投资建设技术最复杂、线路最长、投资最大的铁路项目。 其全长401公里，设计时速350公里，自广州站引出，终至湛江北站。 动车组驶 车组驶出汕头湾海底隧道。来源：广东发布 其中，汕尾至汕头南段已于2023年12月开通运营。余下的汕头至汕头南段长为19.8公里，开通后将实现 汕汕高铁全线通车。 来源：中 国铁路 此次将先开通新兴南、阳春东、阳江北、马踏、茂名南、吴川、湛江北7座车站，两端分别接入广州白 云站和湛江北站。佛山站、佛肇站和接入广州站的线路正在建设中。 汕汕高铁则是粤东地区首条设计时速350公里的高速铁路。 该线路全长162公里，起自汕头站，途经揭阳、汕尾，接入广州至汕尾高铁（广汕高铁）汕 ...

Core Points - The transition of Guangzhou Station from traditional slow trains to high-speed trains marks a significant milestone in the city's "high-speed rail into the city" strategy [1][2][4] - The new train operation schedule starting July 1, 2023, will see a dramatic increase in high-speed train services, with over 90% of trains being high-speed by 2025 [2][3] - The construction of the Guangnan Link Line will connect major railway stations, enhancing the overall efficiency of the transportation network in Guangzhou [6][9] Group 1: Historical Context - Guangzhou Station, established in 1974, has been a crucial node in China's railway network, witnessing significant passenger flow during peak periods [3] - The station has undergone several upgrades, including major renovations in 2015 and 2023, to adapt to the high-speed rail era [3][5] Group 2: Infrastructure Development - The "high-speed rail into the city" strategy aims to alleviate the long-standing issue of high-speed stations being located far from city centers, enhancing accessibility for commuters [4][6] - The Guangnan Link Line, a key project, will connect Guangzhou South Station with other major stations, significantly reducing travel time and improving connectivity [6][9] Group 3: Economic Impact - The integration of high-speed rail into the city is expected to create a "one-hour living circle," facilitating faster connections between Guangzhou and surrounding regions [7][9] - The expansion of the high-speed rail network is projected to boost regional economic development, with an estimated 4,700 kilometers of railway coverage by 2025 [10]