Beijing, December 8 (Youth.cn) - On December 8th, 2023, in Yantai, Shandong Province, the LaixXi to Rongcheng high-speed railway commenced operations. Laixi-Rongcheng high-speed railway is situated in the coastal southeastern part of the Jiaodong Peninsula in Shandong Province, with a total length of 193 kilometers and a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour. It is a vital component of Shandong's high-speed rail network and a major passenger transportation corridor in the coastal southeastern region of the Jiaodong Peninsula. Its opening holds significant importance in promoting the integrated development of the Jiaodong economic circle.