In the first quarter of this year, national railway fixed asset investment reached 131.2 billion yuan, a 5.2% increase year-on-year. Railway construction has played a key role in boosting investment and supporting the expansion of domestic demand, contributing to the coordinated development of regional economies and societies.
Several projects have been successfully opened and are now in operation. The Zhengzhou-Kaifeng Intercity Railway, with the Songchenglu-Kaifeng section now completed, allows full-line operation. The Shanghainan Railway Station, after an upgrade, now serves as a modernized transportation hub with seamless connections to urban rail, buses and taxis. The Wuchuan Railway Station on the Shenzhen-Zhanjiang Railway and the Chaoan Railway Station on the Meizhou-Shantou High Speed Railway have been constructed, both scheduled for use before the 2025 Spring Festival, improving travel convenience for passengers along the routes. The Lanzhou-Zhangye High Speed Railway, with the new Zhongchuan Airport East Railway Station in operation, facilitates seamless integration with the T3 terminal of Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport, promoting air-rail intermodal transport.