Pearl River Delta Metropolitan Region intercity railway
The Pearl River Delta Metropolitan Region Intercity Railway System is a regional higher-speed rail and suburban rail network being gradually constructed in the Pearl River Delta, People's Republic of China. The project's goal is to have every major urban center in the Greater Bay Area to be within one-hour travel by rail to Guangzhou. On March 16, 2005, the State Council of the [People's Republic of China|State Council] approved plans for a regional high-speed commuter rail network for the Jingjinji, Yangtze River Delta and the Pearl River Delta. According to the plan, by 2020, the network will have a total route mileage of about. In September 2009, the plan was expanded to of routes split up into 23 lines. In the long term vision network length will reach by 2030. By then the network will provide basic coverage to the Pearl River Delta region. The Suishen ICR, Guanghui ICR and Guangfozhao ICR accept Alipay, avoiding the need to purchase tickets in advance.
Operational lines
The system currently has seven lines, as of August 2025.
Guangzhu ICR
The Guangzhou–Zhuhai Intercity Railway or Guangzhu Intercity Railway is a 116 km dedicated, grade-separated passenger railway linking New Guangzhou Station in Panyu, Guangzhou, and Zhuhai Airport in Zhuhai, via Shunde, Zhongshan and Jiangmen. Operation began in 2011.
Suishen ICR
The Guangzhou–Shenzhen Intercity Railway, also known as the Suishen Intercity Railway is a regional rapid railway line that runs roughly along the east bank of the Pearl River connecting the major cities of Guangzhou, Dongguan, and Shenzhen. It will use CRH6 EMUs with a top speed of. Operation began on 15 December 2019.
Zhuji ICR
The Zhuji Intercity Railway is a high-speed railway connecting Gongbei Subdistrict in Zhuhai with Zhuhai Jinwan Airport via Hengqin. Phase 1 started operation on 18 August 2020. Phase 2 from to Zhuhai Airport opened in 3 March 2024.
The Guanghui Intercity Railway or Guanghui Urban Railway is a 25 station, 146.6 km long, regional rapid railway line that connects Guangzhou to Huizhou. The line was originally planned to use subway type cars with Siemens technology. However it was plans changed partway through construction to use 8 car CRH6 EMUs capable of running up to. The line started construction in 2009 and was expected to open in late 2013. Construction was completed in June 2013 and test runs began in 2014, but the first segment of the line, from Xiaojinkou-Changping East did not open until 30 March 2016. On 23 January 2024, operation of Guanghui ICR has transferred from CR Guangzhou to Guangdong Intercity company.
Guangzhao ICR
The Guangzhao Intercity Railway or Fozhao Urban Railway is a 16 station long regional rapid railway line. It connects Guangzhou to Zhaoqing, via Foshan. Operation began on 30 March 2016. On 23 January 2024, operation of Guangzhao ICR has transferred from CR Guangzhou to Guangdong Intercity company.
Guangfo Circular ICR
Ring service around Guangzhou and Foshan, mostly making use of trackage from other Metropolitan Region Intercity Railway Lines and existing freight railways. A new section under construction, known as the Guangfo Link, is a 35 km long railway line that connects Guangzhou South Railway Station to Foshan West Railway Station. It has a top speed of and will use 6 car CRH6 EMUs capable of running up to 2.5-minute frequencies. It is expected to start construction in late 2012 and completed in 2016 or 2017. This has now since been delayed to 2027.
Shenzhen–Dayawan ICR
An underground regional railway connecting Shenzhen and Huiyang District in southern Huizhou from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Shenzhen Pingshan railway station. It started construction in 2022 and is expected to complete in late 2026.
Shenhui ICR
An underground regional railway connecting Shenzhen and Huicheng District in northern Huizhou. It started construction in 2022 and is expected to complete in late 2026.