Tickets for the Guangzhou-Zhanjiang High-Speed Railway are now available for purchase, marking a significant step toward its official launch. According to the official 12306 app, the fare for a second-class seat from Zhanjiang North Station to Guangzhou Baiyun Station will be under 300 yuan, with the lowest price starting at 247 yuan.
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Spanning 401 kilometers with a design speed of 350 km/h, this new rail line connects key cities in Guangdong province, including Guangzhou, Foshan, Zhaoqing, Yunfu, Yangjiang, Maoming, and Zhanjiang. The initial phase of operation will include seven stations: Xinxing South, Yangchun East, Yangjiang North, Mata, Maoming South, Wuchuan, and Zhanjiang North, with terminals at Guangzhou Baiyun Station and Zhanjiang North Station.
Upon opening, the railway will operate at speeds of up to 350 km/h. In the initial phase, up to 64 high-speed trains will run daily, drastically reducing travel time between key destinations:
- Guangzhou Baiyun to Zhanjiang North: approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes
- Guangzhou Baiyun to Maoming South: approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes
This represents a 61-minute reduction compared to the current fastest route via Jiangmen.
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To meet diverse passenger needs, a flexible and differentiated market-based fare system will be implemented. Travelers can check specific ticket prices and purchase tickets through the 12306 website, mobile app, or station ticket counters.
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In related news, the Shantou to Shantou South section of the Shantou-Shanwei High-Speed Railway is also set to open on December 22, the same day as the Guangzhou-Zhanjiang line, marking the full operation of the Shantou-Shanwei Railway. While schedules and fares for this section are yet to be announced, trains from Guangzhou Station, Guangzhou East Station, and Guangzhou Xintang Station are already listed in the 12306 system.
The opening of the Guangzhou-Zhanjiang High-Speed Railway will greatly enhance connectivity between the Beibu Gulf Urban Cluster and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, bringing substantial convenience to residents along the route and strengthening regional integration.
Author | Jiang Chang
Editor | Liu Lingzhi, James Campion, Shen He
