Once again, it’s the Spring Festival travel period of the year. This passenger flow event in 2025, which can be called the “Great Migration”, officially kicked off on January 14th and continued until February 22nd, lasting a full 40 days.
The author went to Guangzhou Baiyun Station for on-site visits and then to Baiyun Airport for on-site visits. I found that these two major transportation hubs have made sufficient preparations. Whether it is adding trains or upgrading services, they are trying their best to make everyone's journey home smoother.
It is estimated that during the Spring Festival next year, the number of passengers sent will set a new record. Among them, Guangzhou Baiyun Station is expected to handle 1.575 million passengers, and the number of passengers received by Baiyun Airport will exceed 9.47 million.
In view of such a huge passenger flow situation, what path should be taken, what new services exist, and what aspects need to be paid attention to?
This article will sort out the key information for you at once.
Guangzhou Baiyun Station: Adding new passenger and green channels
This year is Guangzhou Baiyun Station After experiencing the second Spring Festival travel period, various services are more mature than last year.
On the first day of Spring Festival travel, January 14, 58 departure trains were sent here, including 4 Linke trains. The first Linke train was K4502, and its destination was from Guangzhou Baiyun to Chongqing North. This train departed on time at 12:42 noon.
It can be seen at the scene that passengers passed through the security check in an orderly manner, with the joy of going home on their faces.
Targeting those passengers who are rushing to catch the bus, the station has specially set up a green (emergency) channel at the entrance and a special green (emergency) channel at the security checkpoint to provide priority verification services for urgent passengers within 15 minutes before driving, priority verification services for the elderly, the elderly, the sick, the disabled and pregnant passengers, priority security inspection services for the elderly, the elderly, the sick, the disabled and pregnant passengers within 15 minutes, and pre-security inspection services for the elderly, the elderly, the sick, the disabled and pregnant passengers. This design is really considerate, there is no doubt about it.
If you start from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, remember to pay attention to this fast lane, which can save a lot of time.
Hardware upgrade: charging and navigation are more convenient
With the purpose of making the waiting experience better, Guangzhou Baiyun Station added 600 waiting chairs this year, and the 24 petal-shaped lamp posts are not just for decoration. They all have charging functions and can charge 96 passengers at the same time.
If your phone is running low on battery, just look for these lampposts.
In addition, the station is also equipped with Defibrillator , to prepare for emergency medical needs.
In view of the fact that it is easy for people to get "lost" in the station, the station coordinated with the city's transportation department to implement precise positioning for parking lots, entrances and exits, and other areas, thus improving the accuracy of the navigation software.
At the same time, the number of taxis storing cars has increased, and the number of online car-hailing cars has also increased. Taking a taxi and leaving the station will be more convenient than in previous years.
The pre-holiday peak period is expected to be from January 22 to 26, and January 24 may be the highest peak. The number of people expected to send on that day is 100,000. If this period can be staggered, the experience will be much better.
Baiyun Airport: Six-way service and driverless shuttle bus
At Baiyun Airport, given the superposition of winter vacations for universities, middle schools and primary schools and the pre-holiday peak period, this year’s characteristics are that the peak lasts for a longer period of time and the passenger flow volume in a single day is relatively large.
It is estimated that the pre-holiday peak period will be from January 20 to 27, and the post-holiday peak period will be from February 2 to 7.
In response to the needs of different passengers, the airport has upgraded the "Love Sticker" service, and the "Six Pass" services - First Departure Pass, Late Arrival Pass, Good Pregnancy Pass, Love Pass, Honor Pass, and Transit Pass - have been launched. This is a customized service.
By attaching corresponding love stickers and corresponding bracelets, different types of travelers can enjoy exclusive customized services.
What is particularly worth mentioning is that the airport has deployed indoor high-end driverless shuttles "Traveler" in two terminals. This shuttle does not rely on satellite positioning, but uses lasers and vision to achieve autonomous navigation and can accurately avoid obstacles. This is the first example in the country of using multiple driverless vehicles to carry out shuttle services in multiple scenarios at the terminal.
If you are carrying larger luggage or feel tired from walking, you might as well look for this technologically advanced shuttle bus.
Space-land linkage: one-stop loving care and New Year activities
This year’s Spring Festival, Baiyun Airport It has also established a tripartite linkage mechanism with intercity and subway departments.
This shows that for special passengers, they can enjoy seamless and loving escort services throughout the entire journey from the moment they step out of an intercity or subway station until they arrive at the airport boarding gate.
Starting from the "subway entrance" and heading all the way to the "check-in counter", there are dedicated personnel to guide you throughout the entire process. For those elderly people traveling alone, or for parents traveling with their children, it does reduce their worries to a certain extent.
In addition, the airport has also carefully planned a series of decorations and activities with the theme of "Golden Snake Brings Good Luck and Good Luck". The atmosphere of "Chinese New Year, Lingnan Style" is everywhere, so that once passengers step into the airport, they can experience the New Year flavor of the flower city Guangzhou in advance.
Regardless of whether you are taking a plane or taking a train, we recommend that you plan your route in advance and try to avoid peak travel periods. Carrying this guide, I wish you a safe and warm journey back home.
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