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China expects 175m railway trips in National Day holiday travel rush

CGTN

Passengers wait to board their trains at Guangzhou South Railway Station in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, September 29, 2024. /CFP
Passengers wait to board their trains at Guangzhou South Railway Station in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, September 29, 2024. /CFP

Passengers wait to board their trains at Guangzhou South Railway Station in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, September 29, 2024. /CFP

China's railway network is expected to handle 175 million passenger trips during the upcoming National Day holiday travel rush, China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. said Sunday.

China's seven-day National Day holiday starting on October 1 and ends on October 7 this year.

The peak is expected on Tuesday, with over 21 million trips projected, according to the company.

The railway travel rush from Sunday to October 8 is expected to see a mix of tourists, family visits and student travels, the company said.

In response to the surge in passenger demand, measures will be taken to boost transportation capacity, enhance services, and ensure safe, orderly and enjoyable trips, it said.

(With input from Xinhua)

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