What they say

I'm very happy that more high-speed railways will pass through Zhanjiang to link the city with more regions in South, Central and North China. It's good news for BASF because we cannot only attract more talent from around the country to help develop Zhanjiang but also more clients to settle here.

Song Yongxin, deputy general manager of BASF integrated Site (Guangdong)

The five high-speed railways in Zhanjiang will help it become a central city in Guangdong province, which is good for local companies to attract more promising talent. The traffic network will improve the city's capacity in freight transport and thus decrease the transportation cost of companies. It's also helpful to attract more companies to invest in Zhanjiang and optimize the downstream products' supply chain.

Deng Qingsong, project manager from Zhongke (Guangdong) Refinery & Petrochemical

Construction of the high-speed railway network in Zhanjiang can greatly contribute to the well-being of local people. The construction should protect the natural landscape and ecological conditions. For example, the selection of stations should avoid natural reserves, drinking water reserves and scenic spots. Besides, methods should be taken to reduce noise and control dust. All in all, the construction and operation of railways should have the least impact on the surrounding environment.

Lin Weizhong, deputy director of the department of ecology and environment of Zhanjiang

When the railway hub in Zhanjiang is completed, the convenient transportation can make the city more attractive to high-level professionals and top companies. It can serve the current strategy to build a modern coastal economic belt. It can also help build a better ecosystem for the iron and steel industry and promote high-quality development in the region.

Jiang Yuhe, deputy director of the logistic department at Baosteel Zhanjiang Iron and Steel

On track to bring growth to Zhanjiang

A high-speed train passes through Zhanjiang. Lang Shuchen / For China Daily