China’s railways are set to hit over 11.5 million passenger trips on New Year’s Day 2025, according to the China State Railway Group. With travelers gearing up for holiday celebrations, the network is rolling out extra trains and enhanced services to keep things running smoothly. 🚉💨
All Aboard the Efficiency Express
A whopping 342 additional trains have been added to handle the surge, pushing the total to 10,427 operational trains nationwide. Safety checks and crowd management protocols are also in overdrive, ensuring travelers can toast to 2025 without delays. 🛤️🔒
Chunyun Season Begins
This rush is just a warm-up for the Spring Festival (January 29), when the chunyun travel period kicks off. Dubbed the world’s largest annual migration, it’ll stretch from January 14 to February 22, with millions heading home for family reunions. 🧧🎉 Train tickets for the holiday season are already on sale—so grab yours before they’re gone!
