China Railway sets single-day ticket sales record of 29.737 million amid holiday travel surge
China State Railway Group began its 16-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday transport period on September 23, expecting 284 million passenger trips. On September 23, a single-day record of 29.737 million tickets was sold. As of that morning, 96.21 million holiday tickets had been sold via the 12306 platform. October 1 is forecast as the peak travel day. The railway is adding capacity, including overnight high-speed trains, to manage overlapping short- and long-distance travel demand.
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China Railway Sets Single-Day Ticket Sales Record of 29.737 Million
China State Railway Group announced that on September 23, railway ticket sales reached 29.737 million, a new single-day record. From September 9 to 23, a total of 304 million tickets were sold. The record was driven by the start of sales for October 7 return tickets for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday period, combined with the release of additional train capacity. A railway official noted that overlapping short-distance Mid-Autumn travel and long-distance National Day travel will create high demand in certain regions and time slots, with popular routes likely selling out quickly. Passengers are advised to plan early and use the 12306 platform's reminder features. The article is attributed to Xinhua reporter Fan Xi.
Read sourceChina Railway Launches 16-Day Holiday Transport Period, Expects 284 Million Passenger Trips
China State Railway Group (China Railway) announced the start of the 16-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday transport period, running from September 23 to October 8. The railway operator expects to handle 284 million passenger trips during this period, with an average of approximately 13,000 passenger trains scheduled daily. October 1 is forecast to be the peak travel day. As of 8:00 AM on the day of the announcement, 96.21 million holiday tickets had been sold via the 12306 platform. Popular departure cities include Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hangzhou, while popular arrival cities include Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, and Chengdu. The railway authority stated it will implement a peak timetable, increase capacity on high-demand routes, and operate overnight high-speed trains on major lines such as Beijing-Shanghai, Beijing-Guangzhou, and Beijing-Harbin during peak periods. The company also noted that tickets remain available for some trains during the early and late holiday periods, with ample supply expected from October 2 to 5.
Read sourceChina Railway Starts 16-Day Mid-Autumn and National Day Holiday Transport, 96.21 Million Tickets Sold
China's railway network began its 16-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday transport period on September 23, running through October 8. The China State Railway Group (China Railway) forecasts that the national railway system will transport 284 million passengers during this period, with an average of approximately 13,000 passenger trains scheduled daily. October 1 is expected to be the peak day for railway passenger traffic. As of 8:00 AM on September 23, the official 12306 ticketing platform had sold a cumulative total of 96.21 million tickets for the holiday travel period, according to a report from the Shanghai Securities News citing China Railway.
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China Railway Expects 284 Million Passenger Trips During Mid-Autumn and National Day Holiday
According to a report by 21st Century Business Herald, China State Railway Group (China Railway) announced the start of the 16-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday travel period. The railway operator expects to handle 284 million passenger trips during this period, with an average of approximately 13,000 passenger trains scheduled daily. October 1 is forecast to be the peak travel day. As of September 23, 96.21 million tickets had been sold via the 12306 platform. The railway authority stated that to curb scalping, 711.7 million transactions were placed in a slow queue and 1.023 million transactions were rejected, blocking 1.331 million tickets. The official noted that demand is strong due to the combined holidays, with short-distance Mid-Autumn travel and long-distance National Day travel overlapping. Some tickets remain available for peak travel days, while ample supply is expected during the mid-holiday period from October 2 to 5. The railway said it can add up to 890 cross-bureau passenger trains per day during the period, subject to safety conditions.
Read sourceChina Railway Holiday Transport Starts, 96.21 Million Tickets Sold for Mid-Autumn and National Day
China's railway holiday transport for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day began on September 23 and will run through October 8, a 16-day period. The China State Railway Group (China Railway) expects to carry 284 million passengers nationwide, with an average of about 13,000 passenger trains scheduled daily. October 1 is forecast to be the peak travel day. As of 8:00 AM on September 23, the railway ticketing platform 12306 had sold 96.21 million tickets for the holiday period. A China Railway official attributed the high demand to the adjacent holidays, which combine short-distance Mid-Autumn trips with long-distance National Day travel, leading to concentrated passenger flows on certain routes and at peak times. To cope with the surge, China Railway said it is increasing capacity, launching special tourist trains such as the 'Panda Special Train' and 'Xingguang Yanzhao', and operating customized fan trains for concerts and sports events. Cross-border services on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong high-speed rail and international routes to Laos, Mongolia, Russia, Vietnam, and North Korea are also being expanded to facilitate tourism and shopping.