Trial operations began recently (Oct. 15th) on the northern extension to Line 3 between Baiyun Airport and the Guangzhou East Railway Station. The new service shall open to the public on October 30th. Metro Line 3 is now the longest line in Guangzhou stretching nearly 70 kilometers with 28 station spread over 4 districts. It is said to be the fastest metro in Guangzhou with top speeds of up 120 kilometers per hour.
Line 3 connects with Line 2 at Jiahe Wanggang, Line 1 at the Guangzhou East Railway Station and Tiyu Xi Lu, Line 5 at Zhujiang New Town, and Line 8 at Kecun.