Hey travel enthusiasts and tech buffs! 🚆 The Chinese mainland’s railway system just smashed records with 1.86 billion passenger trips from January to May 2025, marking a 7.3% year-on-year boost.
According to the Chinese State Railway Group Co., Ltd., an average of 11,243 trains ran daily – up 7.5% compared to previous years. May 1 turned into an epic day as 13,752 trains carried over 23 million passengers during the May Day holiday! 🔥
The excitement extends beyond domestic travel. Foreign nationals logged 7.67 million trips – a 29% jump – as expanding visa-free policies opened doors for global adventurers. Meanwhile, cross-border rail travel is on the rise too, with the China-Laos Railway seeing 124,000 trips, up 24.2% year on year.
This surge not only showcases significant technological and operational strides but also reflects a global shift toward sustainable and connected travel. For young professionals and explorers across South and Southeast Asia, these developments signal exciting opportunities for smoother, eco-friendly journeys!
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China's railway passenger traffic hits record high from Jan-May
cgtn.com
