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Railway passenger volume in China hit near pre-pandemic levels
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Passengers wait to board a train in central China's Henan Province, July 1, 2023. /CFP
Passengers wait to board a train in central China's Henan Province, July 1, 2023. /CFP

Passengers wait to board a train in central China's Henan Province, July 1, 2023. /CFP

Railway passenger volume in China has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels in the first half of 2023, according to the China State Railway Group (CREC) on Sunday.

The railway sector has seen a steady recovery in passenger numbers, reflecting positive economic development. 

In the first six months of the year, China's railways handled 1.77 billion passenger trips, coming close to levels seen in the same period in 2019. April, May, and June in particular saw a significant increase in passenger numbers.

To further stimulate the tourism industry, CREC have introduced new operation routes to key tourist cities, and continues to build premium tourist train ride brands such as the Panda Express, Altay Express and Dunhuang Express.

The two-month summer transport season has started in July, and a surge in passenger volumes is anticipated, driven by travel demand from students, tourists, and those visiting family members. The CREC expects to carry out 760 million passenger trips during this period, surpassing the levels seen in 2019.

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