Last conventional train departs from Guangzhou Railway Station

Passengers are seen on train K303 at Guangzhou Railway Station in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 25, 2026. Train K303, the last conventional train departed here on Sunday, concluding the terminal operation of this kind of trains at the century-old station. (Xinhua/Wu Lu)

Train K303 prepares to depart from Guangzhou Railway Station in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 25, 2026. Train K303, the last conventional train departed here on Sunday, concluding the terminal operation of this kind of trains at the century-old station. (Xinhua/Wu Lu)

Passengers prepare to board train K303 at Guangzhou Railway Station in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 25, 2026. Train K303, the last conventional train departed here on Sunday, concluding the terminal operation of this kind of trains at the century-old station. (Xinhua/Wu Lu)

Train K303 prepares to depart from Guangzhou Railway Station in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 25, 2026. Train K303, the last conventional train departed here on Sunday, concluding the terminal operation of this kind of trains at the century-old station. (Xinhua/Wu Lu)

A passenger poses for photos beside train K303 at Guangzhou Railway Station in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 25, 2026. Train K303, the last conventional train departed here on Sunday, concluding the terminal operation of this kind of trains at the century-old station. (Xinhua/Wu Lu)

An attendant of train K303 prepares for train K303's departure at Guangzhou Railway Station in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 25, 2026. Train K303, the last conventional train departed here on Sunday, concluding the terminal operation of this kind of trains at the century-old station. (Xinhua/Wu Lu)

A passenger arranges his luggage in a carriage of train K303 at Guangzhou Railway Station in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 25, 2026. Train K303, the last conventional train departed here on Sunday, concluding the terminal operation of this kind of trains at the century-old station. (Xinhua/Wu Lu)

Passengers board train K303 at Guangzhou Railway Station in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 25, 2026. Train K303, the last conventional train departed here on Sunday, concluding the terminal operation of this kind of trains at the century-old station. (Xinhua/Wu Lu)

A staff member prepares for train K303's departure at Guangzhou Railway Station in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 25, 2026. Train K303, the last conventional train departed here on Sunday, concluding the terminal operation of this kind of trains at the century-old station. (Xinhua/Wu Lu)

Passengers prepare to board train K303 at Guangzhou Railway Station in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 25, 2026. Train K303, the last conventional train departed here on Sunday, concluding the terminal operation of this kind of trains at the century-old station. (Xinhua/Wu Lu)