New high-speed railway to link Qingdao, Laizhou
China DailyCities in the Jiaodong Economic Circle have been ramping up efforts to boost the integrated development of transportation so as to fuel regional economic growth. The Qingdao-Pingdu-Laizhou Intercity Railway will bring convenience to local residents and boost the integrated development of the Jiaodong Economic Circle. According to local officials, the Qingdao-Pingdu-Laizhou Intercity Railway project has been listed in the Shandong's intercity railway construction planning released by the Shandong Provincial Development and Reform Commission. Officials said that the Qingdao-Pingdu-Laizhou Intercity Railway will be connected with the Weifang-Yantai High-speed Railway via the Laizhou station. The intercity railway will allow Laizhou to become integrated into the development of the Qingdao metropolitan area, according to local officials.