Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The Guangzhou Metro anticipates an increase in passenger flow due to the Mid-Autumn Festival and the return journey of travelers, leading to extended service hours and enhanced capacity on intercity railways starting from October 5 [1]. Group 1: Passenger Flow Statistics - From October 1 to 5, the average daily passenger volume for the metro network was 8.215 million, totaling 41.073 million passengers [2]. - On National Day, the passenger volume reached 9.53 million [2]. - The highest average daily passenger volume for a single line was 1.457 million for Line 3, followed by 1.016 million for Line 2, and 779,000 for Line 8 [2]. - The top three stations by average daily passenger volume were Sports West Road (357,000), Jiahe Wanggang (286,000), and Park Front (257,000) [2]. Group 2: Service Enhancements - From October 6 to 8, several metro lines will extend service hours: Lines 1, 3 (including North Line), 5, and 12 will extend by 1 hour, while Lines 2 and 7 will extend by 2 hours [2]. - The last train from Guangzhou South Station will depart at 1:30 AM the following day [2]. - During the period from 12:30 AM to 1:30 AM, express trains will operate on Lines 2 and 7, with limited stops [2]. Group 3: Intercity Railway Adjustments - To accommodate the peak return flow during the "Double Festival," the Guangdong Intercity Railway will add 6 peak trains on October 7 and 8, enhancing service capacity [4]. - The intercity railway will operate additional routes between Foshan West and Huizhou North, as well as Foshan West and Dongguan West, with 3 standby trains available [4]. - The ticketing system supports multiple payment methods, allowing for flexible travel without prior booking [4]. Group 4: Safety and Operational Guidelines - With the increase in capacity, train schedules may be adjusted, and passengers are advised to check display screens for updates [5]. - Safety measures are in place to manage passenger flow, including capacity limits on trains and guidance for orderly boarding [5].

Core Insights - On September 30, the total passenger volume of the Guangzhou Metro reached 11.681 million, marking an 8.4% increase compared to the same period last year [1] - The opening of new metro lines has shifted passenger flow patterns, with Jiahe Wanggang Station surpassing the previously busiest station, Sports West Station [1] - The Guangdong intercity railway also saw a record high of 241,700 passengers, a 16% increase year-on-year [1][6] Metro Operations - On September 30, over 10,000 train services were operated, with the maximum number of trains on the network reaching 625 [2] - Key metro lines extended their operating hours by one hour to accommodate holiday travel, with significant passenger volumes on Line 3 (1.998 million), Line 2 (1.335 million), and Line 5 (1.097 million) [2] - The top three stations by passenger volume were Jiahe Wanggang (434,000), Sports West Road (424,000), and Zhujiang New Town (266,000) [2] Intercity Railway Performance - The Guangdong intercity railway achieved a new peak with 241,700 passengers, including 38,000 from newly opened lines [6] - The busiest stations on the intercity railway included Xiping West (20,493), Panyu Station (20,080), and Songshan Lake North Station (18,243) [6] - A total of 439 train services were operated, including 33 additional trains to manage the increased passenger flow [6] Convenience Services - New convenience supermarkets have been introduced in several metro stations, offering a range of services including grocery shopping, laundry, and charging stations [7] - The initiative aims to enhance the overall travel experience by integrating shopping and services into the metro environment [7]