Get ready to be amazed! On the first day of the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, the Chinese mainland's railways handled a jaw-dropping 23.13 million passenger trips, smashing previous records. 🚄✨
This surge isn't a fluke—according to the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd., strong tourism vibes and family reunions fueled the spike. And with Mid-Autumn Festival landing on October 6, travelers are doubling down on road (or rail) trips to catch those mooncakes and lantern fest vibes. 🌕🏮
Looking ahead, the operator expects around 19.3 million trips today, thanks to 1,409 extra trains. To keep things running smoothly, stations nationwide rolled out smart luggage lockers (think super-secure, app-controlled storage) and beefed up power checks at major hubs. ⚡🧳
According to the Ministry of Transport, the Chinese mainland is set to see about 2.36 billion passenger trips over the holiday, averaging 295 million per day—a 3.2% boost compared to last year. Talk about a travel tsunami! 🌊🗺️
Whether you’re headed home for mooncakes or chasing travel inspo, this year's holiday is proof that efficient tech and extra rail capacity can turn even the busiest travel season into a (mostly) smooth ride. Safe travels, fam! 🙌😊
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China's railway passenger trips hit record high on National Day
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