Great news for rail fans! The Chinese mainland’s railway network saw a record-breaking 3.54 billion passenger trips in the first nine months of this year—up 6% from last year. 🚄✨
According to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd., this surge marks the highest ever for Jan–Sept. Here’s how they made it happen:
- Expanded Capacity: New lines & stations ramped up space and efficiency.
- Flexible Scheduling: Train plans adjusted on the fly to meet demand—11,087 passenger trains daily, a 7.1% year-over-year jump.
- Cross-Border Boost: The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link handled 23.31 million trips, while the China-Laos Railway saw 197,000 travellers, fueling trade & biz ties. 🌐💼
Beyond numbers, this growth supports easy peasy travel and smoother exchanges across the region—perfect for work trips, family reunions, or your next epic adventure. 💼🏖️
Stay tuned for more transport trends rolling your way!
Reference(s):
China's railway passenger trips up 6 percent in first three quarters
cgtn.com
