To accommodate the Spring Festival travel rush, Shenzhen Metro and MTR Shenzhen will extend train service across the network under a “11+8+7” plan, ensuring smoother journeys during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year.

What is the '11+8+7' plan?

This flexible “11+8+7” plan breaks into three key periods:

Key service highlights

🟥 Peak travel periods (Feb. 8-9, Feb. 11-14 & Feb. 21-25)

During these peak days, most Shenzhen Metro lines will operate with extended service hours:

• Most lines will operate 1-1.5 hours longer

• Full-route last trains depart around 12 a.m. (midnight)

• Line 4 runs until 12:30 a.m.

• Half-route trains follow 30-60 minutes after full-route departures

Major station final departures:

• Shenzhen North Station (Lines 4/5/6): Not earlier than 1 a.m.

• Airport Station (Line 11): Not earlier than 1 a.m.

• Luohu (Line 1): 12:55 a.m.

• Futian Checkpoint (Lines 4/10): 12:30 a.m.

• Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint (Line 13): 12. a.m. (midnight)

📌 Special peak (Feb. 21-23):

From Feb. 21 to 23, a special service boost will be in effect: Lines 4, 5, and 6 will operate additional late-night trains. On these days, the last trains from Shenzhen North Station may depart as late as 2:15 a.m.

🟧 Regular holiday period (Feb. 10, Feb. 15-20)

On these mid-holiday dates, only Line 4 will receive a service extension, with trains running 30 minutes later than normal. This adjustment ensures that key interchange points — such as Shenzhen North Station and Futian Checkpoint — will continue to offer service until at least midnight.

🟩 Post-holiday return rush (Feb. 26-March 5)

As return travel intensifies after the Spring Festival break, several major lines will maintain extended operating hours.

• Lines connected to train stations, airport, and border checkpoints will continue extended service:

• Lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 (including Line 6 branch), 11, 13, 14

• Most full-route last trains at  12 a.m.

• Line 4: extended to 12:30 a.m.

• Shenzhen North Railway Station & Airport: not earlier than 1 a.m.

🧭 Final train times at key stations

💡 Travel tips: 

✅ Plan ahead and check real-time train info

✅ Use the “Shenzhen Metro” app for updates

✅ Allow extra time at busy stations

✅ Follow station staff guidance during peak hours