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 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]