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The Guangzhou-Qingyuan Intercity Railway Southern Extension Line officially opened, with its inaugural train departing from Guangzhou Baiyun Station on January 28, 2026. It is the first intercity railway to begin operations in Guangzhou this year.

The Southern Extension Line stretches 22 kilometers and serves four stations: Shenshan (神山站), Jianggao (江高站), Baiyunhu (白云湖站), and Guangzhou Baiyun (广州白云站). It now operates seamlessly with the existing Guangzhou-Qingyuan Intercity Railway, extending the total line length to 79.9 kilometers and connecting key transport hubs. The extension is expected to boost Guangzhou-Qingyuan integration and support Qingyuan's closer ties with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

The railway operates under an "all-stops + express" high-frequency service model. Express trains primarily stop at Guangzhou Baiyun Station, Huadu Station (花都站), and Qingcheng Station (清城站), with an additional stop at Feixia Station (飞霞站) during peak hours. The railway runs 72 trains daily, with an average interval of 27 minutes. Express services from Guangzhou Baiyun Station take approximately 16 minutes to Huadu Station, 34 minutes to Qingcheng Station, and 48 minutes to Feixia Station. Travelers can easily connect to the Guangzhou-Zhanjiang High-Speed Railway and conventional rail services at Guangzhou Baiyun Station.

Transfer Guide at Guangzhou Baiyun Station

For Departing Passengers

Metro Transfer: Passengers arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun Station via Guangzhou Metro Line 12 are advised to use Exit E (exit only). A walk of about one minute leads directly to the entrance of the Guangzhou-Qingyuan Intercity Railway Southern Extension Line.

National Rail/High-Speed Rail Transfer: Passengers arriving by conventional or high-speed rail can transfer to the intercity railway via convenient passageways on the arrival level for a seamless connection.

For Arriving Passengers

Passengers arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun Station on the Guangzhou-Qingyuan Intercity Railway Southern Extension Line may exit via Exit 4A or Exit 4B.

Exit 4A: Provides access to ride-hailing services.

Exit 4B: For passengers transferring to the metro. This exit provides direct access to Guangzhou Metro Line 12 without a secondary security check. (Please note that Exit J of Guangzhou Metro Line 12 is for entry only.)

Photos: Baiyun District's Converged Media Center