“五一”假期长三角或迎大客流 交通部门增强运力

Core Viewpoint - The transportation departments in the Yangtze River Delta are enhancing capacity and services in anticipation of a significant passenger flow during the May Day holiday, with expectations of record passenger numbers [1] Group 1: Passenger Flow Expectations - The Yangtze River Delta railway department expects to send 28.8 million passengers during the May Day holiday period from April 29 to May 6, representing a year-on-year increase of 6% [1] - The average daily passenger volume is projected to reach 3.6 million, potentially setting a new record for single-day passenger flow [1] Group 2: Capacity Arrangements - The railway department plans to implement a comprehensive capacity arrangement, including a basic operation schedule, special temporary trains for the holiday, and emergency plans [1] - Approximately 1,600 pairs of passenger trains will be operated during this period, with 56 additional direct trains and 174.5 additional local trains planned to accommodate the expected demand [1]