The 2024 summer travel season is set to kick off on July 1 and last until August 31, spanning a total of 62 days. China Railway Guangzhou Group expects to handle 127 million passenger trips, marking a year-on-year increase of 6.04 million trips, or 5%. On average, the railway network will accommodate 2.048 million passenger trips daily.
China Railway Guangzhou Group expects to handle 127 million passenger trips during the 2024 summer travel season.
According to a staff member from China Railway Guangzhou Group's Passenger Transport Department, the majority of passengers during the summer travel rush will consist of students, tourists, and individuals visiting family, with business travelers forming a smaller segment. Students and tourists are expected to predominantly travel between major cities and popular scenic spots such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu.
Initially, school-aged children from smaller inland cities will be traveling to cities including Guangzhou, Dongguan, and Shenzhen. Later in the season, the movement will reverse as they return home.
Inside Guangzhou South Railway Station.
Throughout the summer travel season, passenger flows are expected to remain balanced overall, with peaks occurring in early and mid-July, and mid and late August, heavily influenced by student travel.
China Railway Guangzhou Group plans to implement peak operation schedules across its high-speed, passenger-dedicated, and slow train lines. A total of 116 temporary passenger trains will be added daily, including 78 high-speed trains and 38 slow trains. Night high-speed services are scheduled to operate during peak travel periods such as Fridays and Sundays, ensuring comprehensive support for all passenger travel needs.