On June 16, 2025, Quanzhou Rail Transit Group Co., Ltd. officially released the bidding announcement for the construction drawing review of the R1 line (Quanzhou section) of the Quanzhou Xiamen Zhangzhou intercity railway, marking the substantial progress stage of the project and attracting high attention from all walks of life.

As an important transportation infrastructure in the southern Fujian region, the total investment of R1 line is 67.983 billion yuan, with a total length of 175.04 kilometers, starting from Quanzhou East Station in the north and ending at Jintang Station in the south. Among them, the Quanzhou section of the line has a total length of 71.55 kilometers, passing through Quanzhou Taiwan Business Investment Zone, Fengze District, Jinjiang City, Nan'an City, and finally reaching the junction of Quanxia and Weitouwan. There are a total of 13 stations along the entire line (6 elevated stations and 7 underground stations), with 2 reserved stations, and supporting facilities including Quanzhou East Rolling Stock Depot, Shijing Parking Lot, Quanzhou Emergency Command Center, and two main substations in Tonggang West and Shuitou.

From an economic perspective, the construction of the R1 line in Quanzhou will significantly enhance regional development momentum. On the one hand, a well-developed transportation network helps attract industrial clusters and promote industrial upgrading in the areas along the route; On the other hand, interconnectivity among the three regions will promote efficient flow of resources and enhance the overall competitiveness of the Minnan urban agglomeration.

In terms of social benefits, the completion of the project will significantly shorten intercity commuting time, facilitate residents' travel, and promote the sharing of public resources such as education, healthcare, and culture, helping to promote balanced social development. This construction drawing review bidding is an important part of project construction, which will ensure the scientificity, rationality, and safety of the design scheme. Through strict review, design changes and quality issues can be avoided in the subsequent construction process, ensuring the smooth progress of the project. I believe that with the gradual implementation of the project, the R1 intercity railway line from Quanzhou to Xiamen to Zhangzhou will become an important part of the transportation network in the southern Fujian region, injecting new vitality into the regional development. This construction drawing review is a crucial step in ensuring the quality and safety of the project, laying a solid foundation for subsequent construction. With the steady progress of the project, R1 line is expected to become a new engine for high-quality development in the southern Fujian region.(This article is from the official website of Jian Dao www.seetao.com. Reproduction without permission is prohibited, otherwise it will be prosecuted. Please indicate Jian Dao website+original link when reprinting.) Jian Dao website strategy column editor/Yang Beihua