Hong Kong–Guangzhou High-Speed Rail: Six Trains Canceled November 16, Extra Services Added
Hong Kong and mainland China rail travel alert — November 14, 2026. The Hong Kong Transport Department has listed six specific high-speed rail (HSR) trains canceled on Monday, November 16, 2026 , because of traffic control, while the HSR operator separately advertises temporary additional trains on other dates. These are different notices: the extra services are not automatically replacement bookings for a canceled train. Check your exact train number before leaving for West Kowloon or Guangzhou South station.
November 16: which trains are canceled?
According to the Hong Kong Transport Department’s Special Traffic News , the affected trains are:
Hong Kong West Kowloon → Guangzhou South (Guangzhounan): G6536, G6526 and G6584.
Guangzhou South (Guangzhounan) → Hong Kong West Kowloon: G6535, G6537 and G6583.
This notice concerns the listed trains on November 16 , not a blanket closure of West Kowloon station or every high-speed rail service between Hong Kong and Guangzhou. Train numbers and timetables should be checked against the current operator systems, especially if your booking includes an onward connecting train.
Additional trains scheduled on other dates
The High Speed Rail operator’s temporary-service notice lists extra trains in response to demand, including:
November 15: West Kowloon to Futian G5866, and Futian to West Kowloon G5865.
November 15: West Kowloon to Shenzhen North (Shenzhenbei) G5680, and Shenzhen North to West Kowloon G5679.
November 17–19: West Kowloon to Beijing West (Beijingxi) sleeper G898, and Beijing West to West Kowloon sleeper G897.
November 23 and 30: West Kowloon to Guangzhou South G9778 (scheduled extra trains).
These listed additions are provided for planning context. They operate on specified dates, not necessarily November 16, and passengers must buy or modify their tickets through the correct booking channel. They do not guarantee seats or substitute automatically for the six cancellations.
What if your November 16 train is affected?
Compare your ticket’s departure date and train number with the six listed above. A similar route alone does not mean your train is canceled.
Check 12306 or the HSR live service notices before leaving home and before relying on a connection to another train, flight or ferry.
Use official refund or rebooking channels. The Hong Kong Transport Department says passengers seeking refunds should follow the HSR procedure through the official 12306 site or mobile application. Unless help is needed, there is no requirement to visit the West Kowloon ticket office just to process a refund.
Confirm each leg separately if traveling through Guangzhou or Shenzhen. An additional service on another day does not solve a tight same-day connection.
Allow time for ID, border and boarding requirements. Check the operating railway’s current rules for travel between Hong Kong and mainland China.
Official operator updates and travel planning
Read Hong Kong Transport Department — Special Traffic News and Hong Kong High Speed Rail — temporary service notices . For actual ticket schedules and refund procedures, the Transport Department directs passengers to 12306 .
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Information checked November 14, 2026. Official schedule, train availability, and refund terms are subject to change.
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