In a significant development, plans for Foshan Station on the Guangzhou-Zhanjiang high-speed railway have been unveiled, showcasing a remarkable yard design featuring 3 platforms and 7 lines. This announcement comes as part of the eagerly anticipated "high-speed rail entering cities" initiative, signaling a major leap forward in transportation infrastructure in the region.

According to recent reports from the Guangdong Province Public Resource Trading Platform, the project has progressed to the stage of survey and design bidding, with successful bidders announced for the upcoming construction phase. With a construction period slated for 30 months, the project is expected to transform the landscape of Foshan's transportation network.

The Guangzhou-Zhanjiang high-speed railway holds strategic significance as part of the national "Eight Vertical and Eight Horizontal" high-speed railway network, promising to enhance connectivity along the coastal corridor. With a designed operating speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the railway will drastically reduce travel times between key cities like Foshan, Zhaoqing, Yunfu, Yangjiang, Maoming, Zhanjiang, etc., offering a more efficient and convenient mode of transportation.

After completion, the travel time from Foshan to Zhanjiang is expected to be drastically reduced from the previous 5 to 6 hours on conventional railways to within a remarkable 1.5 hours, resulting in a saving of 4 hours. Similarly, the journey from Foshan to Guangzhou Station will see a significant reduction, with travel time shrinking from the previous 30 minutes to just 15 minutes.

The impact of the high-speed railway on Foshan is poised to be transformative. Not only will it significantly cut travel time to Zhanjiang and Guangzhou, but it will also integrate seamlessly with the city's existing urban rail transit system. Foshan Station is set to become a pivotal hub, introducing three new subway lines and elevating the city's status as a regional transportation center.

Looking ahead, the completion of the project will not only benefit people but also spur economic development and urbanization. As plans unfold for the surrounding areas to be developed into a high-speed railway new city, Foshan is poised to emerge as a dynamic center within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, embracing the opportunities brought by this infrastructure project.

Reporter丨Lynn

Revisor丨Eleanor, Zoey

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