Guangzhou Railway opens up wider service with an extra 3,376 trains across the 2025 National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, thus allowing millions of commuters to enjoy smoother and safer trips through China’s busiest transport routes.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Guangzhou Railway expands services for holiday travel rush
Photo: CGTN

Guangzhou railway and its vacation plan of capacity

During September 29 to October 10, the operator will implement a 12-day surge plan. It incorporates 2,861 high-speed services and 1,508 overnight trains with intensified connections between megacities and favorite travel scenes.

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The firm is expecting 33.5 million passenger trips or an average of about 2.8 million per day. The peak travel will be on October 1, with 3.55 million trips expected, up by a 12.2% year-on-year.

Guangzhou Railways guarantees smooth and safe runs

Holiday travel will be following an “N-shaped” demand curve, with rapid fluctuations and intense ridership. Bookings will be led by families and tourists, but students, business commuters, and foreign workers will be leading the ticket sales.

Managers focus on route improvement and inter-pockets of high demand co-ordination. Night services offset scarce day-time slots, and sophistication of schedules minimises bottlenecks. This agility underscores how Chinese railway caters to national mobility demands.

Long-term implications to China’s transport network

Holiday splashes put safety, punctuality, and passenger experience to the test. Guangzhou Railway fortifies manpower, platform control, and security checks to ensure stable service. Chiefs assert that attention is directed to double-figure capacity and smooth sailing.

Industry specialists claim that the high-speed railway now centers China’s long-distance transportation. Owing to the congestion of the highway and the delay of flights, the railway is continuously demonstrating its endurance. The future requirement will necessitate even brighter planning and smarter logistics.

So this year’s growth proves more than seasonal preparation. It proves how operators can handle growth while keeping things safe and efficient and building trust.

Source: www.newsgd.com

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What is Guangzhou Railway preparing for the surge of holidays travel in 2025?

Guangzhou Rail is putting on 3,376 trains, comprising high-speed and overnight trains, to cope with record passenger demand over the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival period.

How many passengers will Guangzhou Railway transport during the holidays?

The corporation anticipates receiving 33.5 million trips over a period of 12 days, with October 1 seeing an estimated 3.55 million trips.

Why is rail safer than other transport during Chinese holidays?

As highways experience frequent congestion and flights frequently get spoiled by delays, railway offers the most reliable and efficient mode to travel long routes within China.

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