The line has 29 stations in which 8 stations are in Dongguan.
The Foshan-Guangzhou-Dongguan inter-city railway was once designed to be a 160 km/h commuter express. After upgrading adjustment, the rail will be constructed to a "n" shape from the original horizontal axis linking Foshan, Guangzhou and Dongguan. The new route will connect Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Foshan, Dongguan, Zhuhai and Jiangmen, which will not only become an artery of transportation in Grater Bay Area, but also promoting the rapid integration of resources, technology, capital and talents in the GBA.