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Chen Meibao: Aiming to Complete Construction of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Railway by 2034 and Open by 2035
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The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Chen Meibao, stated in a media briefing yesterday (26th) that the Hong Kong section of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Railway is currently under survey and design. The goal is to tender for detailed design and construction next year, aiming to complete construction by 2034 and open the railway by 2035. Recently, the Highways Department released the latest "Hong Kong Railway Standards," which will aid in the joint construction of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Railway with the mainland, achieving unified operation and enhancing speed and efficiency. Chen Meibao mentioned that the recently announced "Eight Vertical and Eight Horizontal" infrastructure layout by the Transport and Logistics Bureau includes a "Five Vertical and Five Horizontal" railway network and a "Three Vertical and Three Horizontal" road network, connecting the Northern Metropolis and urban areas. Among these, the construction of the Kwu Tung Station is in full swing and will become the 100th heavy rail station upon completion, with a target completion next year. Hung Shui Kiu Station is expected to be completed by 2030. Meanwhile, the main line of the Northern Link is under construction, and efforts are being made to expedite the Northern Link Spur Line to open both the main and spur lines by 2034. Besides railways, the Northern Metropolis Highway is also crucial, and legislators were introduced to the San Tin section of the highway, which will complement the San Tin Technopolis. Design and survey for this section are underway, with a target to tender for the project next year and complete it by 2036. She stated that the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area's Smart Green Collective Transport System (Phase 1) will be tendered in the second half of this year, with a target completion by 2031 or earlier. Regarding the Hung Shui Kiu "Area," the layout and construction of the modern logistics circle are crucial for modernizing, smartening, and greening logistics, thus strengthening Hong Kong's competitiveness as an international shipping center. The goal within the modern logistics circle is to attract anchor enterprises to drive industrial cluster development, with several plots of land designated for modern logistics, high-value logistics, e-commerce, and most importantly, freight forwarding and the low-altitude economy. In Hung Shui Kiu, it is hoped that the first plot of land will invite expressions of interest by the end of this year. Regarding the low-altitude economy, Chen Meibao indicated that this year will see a full push for the development strategy blueprint and action plan for the low-altitude economy. The Northern Metropolis, with its border advantages, allows Hong Kong to cross the sea and pilot cross-border logistics or some manned test flight projects with Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Currently, the first batch of "regulatory sandboxes" has over 20 projects moving towards scaling and normalization, and the Northern Metropolis will offer a great experimental and nurturing ground for the low-altitude economy. (hc/da) AASTOCKS Financial News Website: www.aastocks.com Auto-translated by third-party software This translation was auto-generated by third-party software. AASTOCKS.com Limited does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness and accepts no liability for any damages or losses arising from the use of this translation. More Details
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