Hengyang East Station executed a swift and orderly overnight transfer operation for 942 stranded passengers early Thursday morning after torrential rain in Guangdong forced two trains to terminate journeys abruptly.

Trains K599 and K225, carrying nearly 1,000 passengers, halted at Hengyang Station at 4 am on August 14 due to extreme weather disruptions. Facing an urgent mass transfer mission, the station coordinated multiple departments to ensure passengers resumed their homeward journeys within hours.

Upon receiving the transfer task at 10 pm on August 13, the station immediately convened an emergency meeting. Staff worked through the night to prepare dedicated waiting zones with seating and drinking water at the high-speed rail hub, laying the groundwork for the complex operation.

By 5 am, personnel stood ready at the drop-off platform. Within 15 minutes, the first busload of passengers arrived. Medical teams from No. 922 Hospital remained on standby with ambulances to assist vulnerable travelers.

At 5:45 am, most passengers were settled in designated areas. Station staff moved through crowds as mobile information points, addressing queries about departure times and facilities.

The boarding process commenced at 6 am. "Please proceed here with your luggage!" staff directed, while spontaneously assisting elderly passengers with heavy bags, parents carrying infants, and those with mobility challenges.

Through seamless collaboration, the transfer concluded efficiently. The majority departed on train G6023 at 6:38 am, with the final passenger boarding a high-speed train by 7:35 am – completing a race against the storm that underscored the station’s commitment to passenger welfare.