莱荣高铁、潍烟高铁是山东高速（600350）铁路网的重要组成部分。2023年12月，莱荣高铁通车运营， 项目贯通莱阳、海阳两市，成为胶东半岛南部沿海地区对外交流的主要客运通道。2024年10月，潍烟高 铁正式运营，结束了龙口、招远、莱州等经济百强县不通高铁的历史。随着两条高铁项目陆续通车运 营，烟台铁路总里程跃升至884公里，其中高铁里程达到460公里，烟台境内实现县县通高铁，群众出行 和要素聚集更加便捷。 今年，市交通运输局争取国铁集团和济南局支持，增加了潍烟高铁停靠班次，部分班次实现站站停、公 交化运行。沿线各站的停靠车次较高铁开通初期翻了一番，烟台辖区内新增停站100多列次，潍烟高铁 开通以来累计发送旅客超300万人次。 在着力构建高铁网络的同时，市域铁路建设也取得重大进展。龙烟铁路市域化改造工程于2024年9月全 面开工建设。目前，项目已进入主体工程全面建设期，正在加快推进桥梁、隧道、路基、场站工程建 设，计划2027年9月建成。届时将开行公交化市域列车，烟台站至机场的一站直达列车预计运行时长25 分钟左右，站站停的列车预计运行时长45分钟左右。 齐鲁晚报·齐鲁壹点 于洋 12月18日，烟台市人民政府 ...

Core Insights - The Weifang-Yantai High-Speed Railway, a crucial segment of China's "eight vertical and eight horizontal" high-speed rail network, has significantly enhanced regional connectivity and economic development in the Shandong Peninsula since its opening [1][4]. Group 1: Transportation Impact - The railway has facilitated a substantial increase in passenger traffic, with 3.246 million passengers sent and 6.9 million total arrivals and departures in its first year of operation [2][4]. - Travel times have been drastically reduced, with journeys from Weifang North Station to Laizhou taking as little as 24 minutes, and to Zhaoyuan only 41 minutes, cutting down travel time by nearly 2 hours compared to driving [2][3]. Group 2: Economic and Tourism Development - The opening of the railway has led to a surge in tourism, with over 40 scenic spots in Yantai offering discounts for high-speed rail ticket holders, resulting in a more than 40% increase in visitor numbers to attractions like Penglai and Laizhou [3]. - The railway has stimulated local economies, enhancing the appeal of surrounding industries such as hospitality and dining, and transforming the region's tourism from "transit tourism" to "in-depth tourism" [3]. Group 3: Quality of Life Improvements - The high-speed rail has improved the quality of life for residents, allowing for easier access to leisure activities and reducing travel times for students and workers, thus enhancing overall convenience and satisfaction [4][5]. - The railway serves as a vital link for families and individuals, making spontaneous travel feasible and fostering a sense of community and connectivity among the population [4][5].