Core Insights - The 2025 summer transportation period for national railways in China saw a record high of 126 million passengers transported by the Guangzhou Railway Group, marking a year-on-year increase of 1.3% or 1.578 million more passengers [1][2] - Daily average passenger volume reached 2.033 million, reflecting strong travel demand across various categories including family visits, tourism, business, and students [1] - The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong high-speed rail played a significant role in cross-border travel, with 6.068 million passengers transported, representing a 17.1% year-on-year increase [1] Passenger Flow Dynamics - Initial passenger flow concentrated on regional centers, with a notable rise in tourism traffic from mid to late July, particularly in major cities and popular tourist destinations [1] - The peak return flow in late August was driven by students returning home, coinciding with family and business travel [1] - A record single-day passenger volume of 2.427 million was achieved on August 9 [1] Operational Strategies - The Guangzhou Railway Group implemented a "one map per day" transportation strategy, utilizing big data from the 12306 platform to dynamically adjust operations [2] - A total of 190,000 passenger trains were operated during the summer period, with a 4.6% increase year-on-year, including 5,877 temporary trains added to popular routes [2] - New routes were introduced, such as the direct train from Changsha to Chongqing East, reducing travel time significantly, and a night train service between Shenzhen North and Chongqing East was launched [2] Economic Impact - The active passenger flow has stimulated related sectors such as tourism, dining, and accommodation along the railway lines, contributing to regional economic development [2] - The introduction of themed trains focusing on cultural tourism has also been well-received, serving 40,000 passengers across various popular destinations [2]