Xiao Yuanhang introduced his ideas to Wu Chuanqi in detail. When Wu Chuanqi heard the new term and concept of intercity express train, his eyes lit up. He had realized that the significance and impact of Xiao Yuanhang's plan would be extremely Far-reaching, as the director of the Northern Railway Transport Administration for many years, he knows that the Guangzhou-Shenzhen quasi-high-speed railway is a special case, experimental in nature, and cannot be promoted on the national railways for the time being, and the speed of passenger trains on the main line should be increased to 14 kilometers per hour. , but it has far-reaching significance for existing railways.
Wu Chuanqi asked with some worry: "Director Xiao, you said that Liaocheng to Shuncheng is only 65 kilometers, which is too short. Even if we succeed in this matter, will the superiors think that we are trying to attract attention? ah?"
Xiao Yuanhang said with certainty: "Director Wu, I don't think so! There are three reasons. First, although the distance from Liaocheng to Shuncheng is only 65 kilometers, it is a complete section, and this section is not a trunk line, but a branch line. The success of improving speed on this branch line has guiding significance for the entire road. Second, Shuncheng City is the sub-central city of Liaocheng Economic Zone and one of the 31 megacities in the country. It is closely connected with the economy of Liaocheng , the personnel exchanges are very intensive. If we can reduce the running time of the passenger train from Shuncheng to Liaocheng by more than half and control it to less than half an hour, this will be more convenient than the buses in Liaocheng urban area. It will not only promote the development of Shuncheng and Liaocheng It also plays a certain role in promoting the economic development of the two cities. Third, the new concept of intercity express trains we proposed has strong guiding significance. There are many cities with close economic exchanges across the country. For example, the economic exchanges between Jincheng and Beijing are very close, and the distance between the two cities is about 14 kilometers. If an intercity express train with a speed of 14 kilometers per hour can be launched, Jincheng can reach Beijing in one hour, which is of great significance."
Wu Chuanqi couldn¡¯t help but nodded repeatedly. Xiao Yuanhang¡¯s analysis left him speechless and he agreed very much. I believe that the higher-ups will also agree after hearing this analysis, if this intercity express passenger train can really be completed. Its impact will be no worse than that of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen quasi-high-speed railway!
Wu Chuanqi couldn't help but ask: "Director Xiao, if we are determined to do it with all our strength, how long do you think it will take to complete this matter?"
Xiao Yuanhang thought for a while and said: "If we put all our efforts into it, I think one year is enough. The trip will be launched smoothly in October next year!"
Wu Chuanqi heard that it would take a year, which felt like a long time. He needed to achieve results as soon as possible, but he also knew that even on this 65-kilometer route, he would speed up. It was also quite difficult. I asked unwillingly: "Director Xiao, can't we shorten the time some more?"
Xiao Yuanhang said: "It may only take seven or eight months in the south, but in the north it is difficult to shorten the time due to the influence of the climate. The most important line quality for improving train speed is now about to enter It's winter, and construction can't be done throughout the winter. Construction can't be done until spring next April. The six months from April to September are already very tight. After the line reconstruction is completed, rolling stock must be tested, and the speed must be increased. Make sure to do it safely, otherwise everything will be meaningless!¡±
Wu Chuanqi couldn't help but sigh after hearing this, and said: "It seems that I came to be the chief of the government at the wrong time. If we came to the chief and deputy chief of the government in March, it would have taken six or seven months to get it done. Unfortunately, As soon as we arrive at the Liaodong Railway Bureau, winter is about to begin, God is not helping us."
Xiao Yuanhang said: "Director Wu, you can't say that. A lot of preparation work is also required before construction. Although winter is about to enter and construction will not be possible, we can use this time to complete the preparation work. The first step is to ask the bureau The engineering and technical personnel here conducted feasibility research and demonstration on the speed increase of the 65-kilometer railway from Shuncheng to Liaocheng. Analyzing the technical data of this section of railway, which section of the line needs to be modified to increase the speed to 14 kilometers, and how many kilometers need to be modified in total. Lines, how to transform them, and then formulate a construction transformation plan. After the plan is formed, start preparing relevant materials and equipment. Transport the materials to the reconstructed sections, then organize the construction team, make a good construction plan, and organize it immediately in the spring of next year The construction personnel are carrying out the construction on site, and at the same time, they are allocating people, property and materials to provide logistical support."
Wu Chuanqi nodded and said: "Yes, I believe that preparations for this winter will be fully completed!"
Xiao Yuanhang said: ¡°As long as sufficient preparations are done, difficulties and difficulties are anticipated in advance, and emergency solutions are formulated in a targeted manner, then the progress of the construction is guaranteed, and maybe it can be opened to traffic one or two months in advance!¡±
Wu Chuanqi said: "This is the best!"
Xiao Yuanhang smiled and said: "Director Wu, this is just an estimate. In the end, it will be up to engineering and technical professionals to speak based on the actual situation, but I think this plan will definitely be realized!"
The next day, Wu Chuanqiu called together the directors in charge of each system of the mechanical, electrical, vehicle and engineering departments, the heads of each department, and the chief engineers of each system for a meeting, and gave them tasks, requiring each system to take a month A feasibility report will be produced within a few days.
The idea of ??an intercity express passenger train has made everyone very excited. The glory of the Liaodong Peninsula no longer exists. The Liaodong Railway Bureau has been silent for many years. If the intercity express passenger train can be completed, the Liaodong Railway Bureau will undoubtedly become a leader again. The focus of the whole process, each system received the task, immediately organized a meeting when they got back, arranged the deployment and implementation, and organized forces to conduct feasibility research and demonstration.
In less than a month, each system has come up with its own feasibility report. Reports from multiple systems believe that although it is technically feasible to increase the speed of passenger trains between Shuncheng and Liaocheng to 14 kilometers per hour, it is technically feasible. Difficulty, but the basic conditions have been specified. These difficulties can be overcome through technical research. This plan is feasible!
After Wu Chuanqi held multiple meetings to study, he began to assign construction preparation tasks to each system, and designated this project as the number one key project of the Liaodong Railway Bureau in 1996, requiring all systems to go all out and make all preparations. , indeed construction will start on time on April 6 next year!
At the same time, the bureau office revised the draft several times and reported the plan to launch intercity express passenger trains to the Ministry of Railways. After reading it, the main leaders of the ministry felt that the plan was of great significance and a milestone for China's railway passenger transportation, and specially mobilized military personnel. Legend went to the ministry to give a special report and gave strong support. In order to realize this plan as soon as possible, it was decided to transfer an engineering bureau to support the Liaodong Railway Bureau! (To be continued.)