China's railways are on a roll! 🚆 The country's rail network saw a staggering 1.86 billion passenger trips between January and May 2025 – the highest ever recorded for this period, according to the China State Railway Group. That’s a 7.3% jump from last year, proving trains remain the MVP of Chinese travel.
With over 11,243 trains running daily (up 7.5% YoY), the system hit peak vibes on May 1 during the holiday rush. A record-breaking 13,752 trains zoomed across tracks that day, serving 23 million passengers – imagine every person in Australia hopping on a train at once! 🌏
Visa-free policies are fueling a tourism boom, with foreign passengers taking 7.67 million trips (up 29% YoY). Meanwhile, cross-border routes like the China-Laos Railway saw 124,000 trips (+24.2%), blending wanderlust with infrastructure goals.
As China accelerates its rail game, these numbers show how mass transit is shaping global connectivity. Next stop? Even bigger milestones. 🚉✨
