China’s dream of becoming a powerful country starts with transportation!
Railways have always been the most important means of transportation in China's transportation history.
From the Beijing-Zhangjiakou Railway in the Qing Dynasty, the total length of the railway has reached 72,000 kilometers, four vertical and four horizontal, with the highest transportation density in the world!
In particular, the Beijing-Shanghai line accounts for 2% of the country's operating lines, responsible for 10.2% of the country's passenger turnover and 7.6% of the country's cargo turnover. It is the busiest trunk line in China and even the world!
But we must also note that problems such as poor road network quality and slow train speeds have been restricting the further improvement of the Beijing-Shanghai Line!
Railway train speed not only marks the country's railway technology level, but is also the easiest way to solve these problems!
Therefore, as early as the 1980s, the construction of the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway had already begun to be planned.
In 1990, the Ministry of Railways submitted a Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway Construction Concept Report to the Commission. In 1997, the Ministry of Railways submitted the "Supplementary Research Report to the Pre-Feasibility Study Report of the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway" and formally submitted a project proposal. In 1998 , the committee led seven ministries and commissions to study and agree, and in principle plans to agree to construction.
Although the project has been approved in principle, it is far from simple to actually approve the construction.
There are extremely complex issues and conflicts of interest behind it.
There are mainly three levels of debate.
First, although high-speed rail is good, the investment is too high. Is it affordable to build it? Is there any need to make it? After all, China's current per capita GDP has just exceeded one thousand US dollars, and it is not wealthy. At the same time, ordinary railways are now being electrified to speed up, and the results are very good. There will be several speed increases in the future, and it is expected to reach a maximum of 200 kilometers per hour. There are also Isn’t it necessary to invest trillions in building high-speed rail? Once built, how much benefit will it generate and how many years will it take to recover the cost?
These are not easy to calculate at all. Who can tell clearly?
This is a big matter, who dares to make the final decision? !
Second, what transportation modes should be prioritized for development in the new century?
Rail, road or air?
This is a seesaw problem. The financial plate is only so big. If there is more here, there will be less there!
If you spread it thinly, it will be like spreading sesame seeds. You may lose some by taking care of several ends, so you still have to focus on it.
According to Western experience and understanding, railways are already a means of transportation facing elimination.
Therefore, the United States and Europe stopped vigorously developing railways many years ago and instead developed roads and aviation.
For short distances, drive on the highway, and for long distances, fly.
If we invest huge amounts of money into the railway at this time, will it still have value in the future? Will it be a loss-making business?
Third, there are departmental interests behind this.
Railways, highways, and transportation are controlled by the Ministry of Railways, the Ministry of Transportation, and the Civil Aviation Administration of China respectively. Everyone wants to get priority development status, so they lobby with all their strength in an attempt to impress the National Development and Reform Commission and even higher levels.
This is also a characteristic of the times. A pattern of power distribution like this is more conducive to giving full play to the subjective initiative of departments and improving overall construction efficiency.
But the disadvantage is that they all act in their own way, based on their own interests, often without considering the overall situation.
This is also the meaning of the existence of the National Development and Reform Commission, which is the main valve for economic construction.
During this period, the most powerful of the three departments was the Ministry of Railways, known as the "Iron Boss."
In later generations, as infrastructure construction reached a certain stage, the country paid more attention to macro-overall planning and construction, and the three departments were merged into one and placed under the Ministry of Communications.
The Ministry of Railways became the Railway Corporation and the State Railway Administration, and the Civil Aviation Administration became the Civil Aviation Administration, both of which were managed by the Ministry of Transport.
Of course, this is something.
Therefore, this period is when the debate is fierce. In the end, it is the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) that makes the final decision, and the responsibility also lies with the NDRC.
This matter is a major matter that high-level officials are paying close attention to. Behind it is the investment of trillions of funds. It is related to transportation planning and national infrastructure construction in the next ten years. It is also one of the key tasks of the National Development and Reform Commission. You have to be cautious!
"To do this well requires a strong macro vision and prediction of the future. Now the Department of Transportation, the Department of General Affairs, and the Bureau of Economic Operations are all responsible for their respective responsibilities, but what they are good at is specific business, and such a comprehensive For big things, I think we need a cadre with real standards, ability and vision to unite them and use their combined efforts to get this job done well," Li Changjiang continued.
Li Yanqing's frown deepened.
He knew that the reason why Li Changjiang proposed this was definitely not just for work, but to put a big burden on Liang Jiangtao.
This job is quite difficult to do, and it requires huge responsibilities. If you don't do it well, you may get burned.
From the perspective of protecting Liang Jiangtao, of course it is best to refuse him outright.
But he was still a little hesitant. The reason for this was because deep down in his heart, he felt that no one could do this job well except Liang Jiangtao. At the same time, this was also a huge experience. If he did it well, it would definitely be a success. Great political achievements will be of great benefit to Liang Jiangtao's future.
Liang Jiangtao already has grass-roots work achievements, and if he adds his achievements in high-level decision-making, he will definitely be able to soar in the future.
Merits are often accompanied by risks.
"Minister, I personally hope to take on this job!" Liang Jiangtao said.
"Oh?" Li Yanqing looked at him.
"Thank you to Minister Yangtze for your attention, Minister Yanqing, I know this matter is very important, and my personal qualifications and abilities are lacking, but I hope to participate in it, learn, devote myself wholeheartedly, and contribute my strength!" Liang Jiang Tao's tone was calm, but his eyes were firm, and his whole body's aura was condensed.
Li Yanqing felt the strong confidence and majestic power in his heart.
Li Yanqing said: "Jiang Tao, this is not an easy job. Have you thought about it?"
"Minister, it's urgent and dangerous, so don't shy away from responsibility! I also ask the ministers to give me help and support!" Liang Jiangtao said.
Flowers in a greenhouse never grow big!
Withstand the test, is his motto.
What's more, this matter is very difficult for others, but for him, it is simply a gift of experience!
Isn’t it the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail?
He believes that no one in the world has more say than him!
He tried his best to calm down his mind and not let himself show excitement.
"Okay, if that's the case, then set up a special work team, with Liang Jiangtao... taking the lead. You can pick any person you want! If you have any difficulties, report them to the party committee in a timely manner!" Li Yanqing ordered.
Seeing Liang Jiangtao's enthusiasm, Li Yanqing also understood that there was no need to be too protective of him.
If you take care of it, it will only hold you back!
He is no longer a sapling, but a real man, a strong man, let him grow up in the wind and rain!
This is also the best environment for him!
Originally, he wanted to say team leader, but he hesitated and said leader.
In this way, you can advance or retreat, leaving room.
"Okay, if there's anything you need me to do, Jiang Tao, don't be polite, just ask!" Li Changjiang said, unable to hide the smile in his eyes.
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"Minister, this is a great move!" Shao Xiaojun said.
This is naked flattery!
Putting such a heavy responsibility on Liang Jiangtao's shoulders, I don't believe he will not collapse!
"Young people can't stand being excited. This move is called the Eagle Bow Sirius!"
