Taicang has built an integrated transport network. [Photo/WeChat account: tcgbgw]

Taicang is strengthening its connections with neighboring cities and major ports through a more integrated transport network, while exploring new ways to improve both regional mobility and logistics.

Rail travel is about to become more convenient with the planned intercity railway connecting Shanghai, Suzhou, Wuxi, and Changzhou. Once the line opens, passengers will be able to board using transit cards or QR codes without the need to book tickets in advance. The service is also expected to offer easy connections to over 10 metro lines in Shanghai.

A bullet train runs through Taicang. [Photo/WeChat account: tcfbgw]

Taicang is also putting drone technology to work. Its drone test flight base at Jincang Lake has handled 1,080 flight services and 6,823 drone sorties. The city plans to expand low-altitude applications in five areas: smart logistics, industrial operations, public services, consumer services and emergency response.

Taicang Port. [Photo/WeChat account: tcfbgw]

Waterway transport plays a crucial role in enhancing regional connectivity in Taicang. From January to September, the city's waterway transport turnover increased by 26.3 percent compared to the previous year, placing it as one of the top performers in Suzhou. Taicang is strengthening its cooperation with Shanghai Port and Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, while optimizing international shipping routes and expanding sea-rail intermodal services to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of freight transport.

Improved transport links are also being established to benefit rural communities. Taicang now has 1,171 kilometers of rural roads, and its public transport card is accepted in more than 300 cities nationwide.