Yangtze River Delta railway launches longest-ever 16-day holiday transport period
On September 23, 2026, the China Railway Shanghai Group began the longest-ever 16-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday transport period in the Yangtze River Delta, running through October 8. The railway expects 228,000 passengers on day one and a total of 54 million trips during the period. The peak day is forecast for October 1 with 4.4 million passengers, potentially setting a new single-day record. To meet demand, 65 temporary passenger trains have been added.
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Yangtze River Delta Railway Starts Holiday Transport, Expects 228,000 Passengers
According to CCTV News, the China Railway Shanghai Group (Shanghai Railway Group) announced on September 23 that the longest-ever Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday transport period in the Yangtze River Delta has begun, lasting 16 days from September 23 to October 8, 2026. On the first day, the group expects to transport 228,000 passengers. To meet demand, the railway department plans to add 65 temporary passenger trains on top of the scheduled peak-hour lines. The group forecasts a total of 54 million passenger trips during the entire holiday period. The peak day is expected to be October 1, with an estimated 440,000 passengers, which could set a new single-day record for the Mid-Autumn and National Day holiday transport period.
Read sourceYangtze River Delta Railway Starts Holiday Transport, Expects 228,000 Passengers on Day One
On September 23, 2026, the China Railway Shanghai Group announced the start of the 16-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday transport period for the Yangtze River Delta region, the longest such period on record. On the first day, the railway is expected to send 228,000 passengers. To meet demand, the railway operator plans to add 65 temporary passenger trains on top of the regular peak-season schedule. The overall transport period runs from September 23 to October 8, 2026. The railway forecasts a total of 54 million passenger trips during the period. The peak day is expected to be October 1, with a projected 4.4 million passengers, which would set a new single-day record for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday transport period. The information was reported by CCTV News and relayed by 财联社.
Read sourceYangtze River Delta Railway Launches 16-Day Holiday Transport, Expects 228,000 Passengers
According to a report from CCTV News, the China Railway Shanghai Group (Shanghai Railway Bureau) announced on September 23 that the 16-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday transport period, the longest in the history of the Yangtze River Delta region, has begun. On the first day, the group expects to transport 228,000 passengers. The railway operator plans to add 65 temporary passenger trains on top of the scheduled peak-hour services to precisely match passenger demand and facilitate travel. The holiday transport period runs from September 23 to October 8, 2026. The Yangtze River Delta railway is forecast to handle a total of 54 million passengers during this period. The peak day is expected to be October 1, with a projected 440,000 passengers, which would set a new single-day record for the Mid-Autumn and National Day holiday transport period.
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Yangtze River Delta Railway Starts Holiday Travel, Expects 228,000 Passengers on Day One
The Shanghai Railway Group announced the start of the longest-ever 16-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday travel period for the Yangtze River Delta region, beginning September 23. On the first day, the railway expects to transport 228,000 passengers. To meet demand, the railway operator plans to add 65 temporary passenger trains on top of the regular peak-season schedule. For the entire holiday period from September 23 to October 8, 2026, the Yangtze River Delta railway is forecast to send a total of 5.4 million passengers. The busiest day is expected to be October 1, with a projected 440,000 passengers, which could set a new single-day record for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday travel period, according to the report citing CCTV News.
Read source16-Day Mid-Autumn and National Day Holiday Railway Transport Begins in Yangtze River Delta
On September 23, China Railway Shanghai Group (Shangtie Group) announced the start of the longest-ever 16-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday transport period in the Yangtze River Delta, running from September 23 to October 8, 2026. On the first day, the group expects to send 228,000 passengers. To meet demand, the railway authority will activate scheduled peak-hour lines and add 65 temporary passenger trains. The entire holiday transport period is forecast to handle 54 million passenger trips, with the peak day on October 1 expected to see 4.4 million passengers, potentially setting a new single-day record for the holiday period. The railway authority reminded passengers that tickets for October 7 (the last day of the holiday) went on sale on September 23, following the 15-day advance booking rule. Specific train schedules should be confirmed via station announcements or the official 12306 website. The report originates from Shanghai Securities News.
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