Guangzhou's urban transit operator expands globally

Overseas expansion will become another growth engine for the business of Guangzhou Metro Group during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), according to a senior manager in the urban rail operator's international business department.

"As an important central city and international comprehensive transportation hub in China, Guangzhou has rapid rail transit construction, vast development space and advanced equipment technology that provide fertile ground for the thriving development of the rail transit industry," said Yao Shifeng, general manager of the division.

Yao made the remark during the China International Metro Transit Exhibition (MetroTrans 2026), which concluded in Guangzhou, on Wednesday.