China's railways are gearing up for their busiest New Year celebration yet, with 77.8 million passenger trips predicted during the holiday period that kicked off today (December 31, 2025). The China State Railway Group has transformed stations into high-tech travel hubs to handle what's essentially the equivalent of moving Australia's entire population three times over 🌏✨.
With January 1, 2026 expected to see peak crowds, railway staff are deploying AI-powered crowd control systems and extra bullet trains on popular routes like Beijing-Shanghai and Guangzhou-Chongqing. Pro tip for travelers: Download the official rail app for real-time updates – it's like having a personal station assistant! 📱
"We've prepared enough capacity to move 15 million people daily – that's more than the population of Belgium every 24 hours," a CSRG spokesperson told reporters. Thermal imaging cameras and enhanced cleaning protocols aim to keep journeys safe, while upgraded WiFi lets travelers stream New Year countdowns mid-journey 🎉.
