Affected by continuous heavy rainfall in Guangdong, some railways have been suspended or operating at reduced speeds.
According to the railway department, due to heavy rainfall, in order to ensure the safety of railway operation and the safety of passengers' lives and property, China Railway Guangzhou Bureau has initiated flood prevention emergency response, further adjusting the railway transportation order based on the intensity of rainfall and the affected areas. China Railway Guangzhou Bureau reported at 11:00 on August 4th: measures have been taken to stop and adjust the operating sections of passenger trains traveling on the Beijing-Guangzhou Railway to minimize the potential risks of water damage. Speed restrictions or suspensions have been implemented on some high-speed trains on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen High-Speed Railway, Hangzhou-Shenzhen High-Speed Railway, and Ningbo-Guangzhou High-Speed Railway to ensure the safety of high-speed train operations. Currently, the transport order on the Ganxian High-Speed Railway is normal and passengers heading towards Jiangxi can transfer to high-speed trains. The railway department will adjust the train operation order dynamically based on the range of rainfall impact. Travelers with travel needs are advised to closely monitor the information on the railway 12306 website and station announcements, to grasp the information on train operation, and can also call the 12306 railway customer service hotline for inquiries and to make travel arrangements reasonably.
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