On October 1, the first day of China's seven-day National Day holiday, Guangzhou South Railway Station achieved a significant operational milestone. According to the Guangdong Provincial government, the station facilitated 1,252 individual train services, resulting in a total of over 1 million passenger trips. This volume represents a record-breaking figure for a single railway station in China within a 24-hour period.

The station’s ability to process this high volume of traffic was largely attributed to its intensive scheduling, which saw trains departing at a rate of one every 40 seconds during peak periods. This operational density highlights the scale of China's high-speed rail network and its capacity to manage the massive surge in domestic travel that typically occurs during the 'Golden Week' holiday period. While the report focuses on the logistical success of the station, it does not provide comparative data on passenger comfort or potential delays resulting from such high-frequency scheduling.