Core Viewpoint - The Guangzhou-Shenzhen Intercity Railway (GZ-SZ Intercity) has completed its quality improvement project, allowing trains to operate at a maximum speed of 200 km/h starting from November 5, enhancing capacity and efficiency in passenger transport [1][2]. Group 1: Project Completion and Enhancements - The quality improvement project for the GZ-SZ Intercity I and II lines was initiated in April and involved upgrades to tracks, bridges, power supply, and communication systems [1]. - Comprehensive testing of the trains was conducted in September, confirming that all systems met the requirements for operating at 200 km/h [1]. - Following the upgrades, the daily train schedule has been optimized, increasing the number of trains from 151 to 178, with trains departing every 13 minutes on average, and as frequently as every 5 minutes during peak hours [1]. Group 2: Ticket Pricing and Revenue - The GZ-SZ Intercity will continue to implement a market-based pricing mechanism, offering discounts based on passenger flow, with the lowest fare set at 75% of the published price [2]. - Regular ticket products have been introduced for frequent travelers, with discounts of up to 38% for 30-day/60-trip tickets [2]. - In the first half of 2025, the GZ-SZ Intercity generated a revenue of 1.319 billion yuan, accounting for 23.49% of the total passenger revenue of 5.616 billion yuan for the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Railway [2]. Group 3: Passenger Volume Trends - The passenger volume on the GZ-SZ Intercity has seen a decline, with a 5.65% year-on-year decrease in the first half of the year, attributed to competition from new rail lines [3]. - The railway has historically been a leader in modernization, being the first semi-high-speed railway in China, but has faced challenges due to aging infrastructure and policy changes leading to reduced speeds over the years [3]. Group 4: Financial Performance - The Guangzhou-Shenzhen Railway reported a revenue of 21.234 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6.01% [4]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 20.43% to 1.456 billion yuan, while the net profit excluding non-recurring items decreased by 7.56% to 1.103 billion yuan [4].