Fishermen in South China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region return to port to shelter from the typhoon on August 21, 2026. Photo: VCG

China Railway Guangzhou Group has adjusted or suspended high-speed and conventional train services to ensure safety as Typhoon Zitan, the 19th typhoon of the year, and the southwest monsoon bring torrential rains to parts of South China’s Guangdong Province, the CCTV News reported on Sunday.

According to the report, some high-speed trains running between Wenzhou Yueqing Railway Station in East China’s Zhejiang Province and Guangzhou Xintang Railway Station will be suspended from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am on Monday. 

In addition, some trains on the western section of the Hainan high-speed railway will be suspended from 8:00 am on Monday to 2:00 am on Tuesday.

Global Times