China's railways have been bustling this summer, handling a staggering 872 million passenger trips as of last Friday. 📈 This marks a 6.2% increase compared to last year, showcasing the ever-growing reliance on rail transport in the Chinese mainland.
The average daily number of railway passenger trips soared to 14.29 million between July 1 and August 30, as reported by China State Railway Group Co., Ltd., the nation's railway operator. 🚄
What's driving this surge? Strong demand from student travel, tourism, and family visits played a key role in keeping the passenger flow high. 🎓🏞️🏠
This year's summer travel rush spans from July 1 to August 31, ensuring that millions make the most of their summer vacations and explorations. 🌞✈️
Additionally, data from the Ministry of Transport reveals a total of 37.99 billion inter-regional trips in China during the first seven months of the year, marking a 6.6% increase from the previous year. 📊
