China’s National Day holiday, which ran from October 1 to October 3, saw a surge in train travel as millions of people took advantage of the long weekend to visit family and friends or travel to popular tourist destinations..
According to the China Railway Corporation (CRC), the national railway network handled a total of 153.4 million passenger trips during the three-day holiday, a 10.3% increase compared to the same period last year..
The most popular destinations for train travel during the holiday were Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Wuhan. These cities are all major transportation hubs and popular tourist destinations..
In order to meet the increased demand for train travel, the CRC added more than 1,000 extra trains to the network during the holiday period. The CRC also increased the frequency of trains on popular routes and extended the operating hours of some stations..
Despite the large number of passengers traveling by train, the CRC reported that the overall railway network operated smoothly and safely. There were no major delays or accidents reported during the holiday period..
The surge in train travel during the National Day holiday is a sign of the growing popularity of rail travel in China. In recent years, the Chinese government has invested heavily in upgrading its railway network, and this has made train travel more convenient and affordable for passengers..
As a result of these investments, train travel is now a major mode of transportation in China. In 2022, the CRC estimates that the national railway network will handle more than 3 billion passenger trips..
The popularity of train travel in China is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. The Chinese government is planning to continue investing in the railway network, and this will make train travel even more convenient and affordable for passengers..
Here are some additional details about the surge in train travel during the National Day holiday:.
* The most popular train routes during the holiday were the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed line, the Shanghai-Guangzhou high-speed line, and the Guangzhou-Shenzhen high-speed line..
* The average train ticket price during the holiday was 250 yuan (about $35)..
* The CRC sold more than 10 million train tickets online during the holiday period..
* The CRC operated more than 15,000 trains per day during the holiday period..
* The CRC employed more than 1 million staff members to ensure the smooth operation of the railway network during the holiday period..
