Core Insights - The railway summer transportation period from July 1 to August 31 concluded successfully, with a total of 943 million passengers transported, marking a year-on-year increase of 4.7%, and 702 million tons of cargo transported, up 4.8%, both achieving historical highs for the same period [1] Passenger Transportation - The passenger volume reached a historical high, with an average of 11,330 passenger trains operated daily, a year-on-year increase of 8% [1] - The introduction of various new high-speed rail lines and optimized train schedules effectively met passenger travel demands, including a 23.9% increase in foreign passenger transport, totaling 3.484 million [1] Tourism Integration - The railway sector organized diverse tourism trains, including family tours and cultural trips, with a total of 579 tourism trains operated during the summer, a 31% increase year-on-year, stimulating tourism and the silver economy [2] - Cross-border travel was enhanced, with 6.16 million passengers transported via the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong high-speed rail and 35,000 via the China-Laos railway [2] Passenger Experience Enhancement - The railway 12306 platform improved information services, selling 19.88 million student tickets during the summer, and expanded services for diverse passenger needs, including pet transport and meal quality [3] - Collaboration with other transport modes was strengthened, expanding the number of stations where passengers can transfer without security checks to 45 [3] Cargo Transportation Stability - The railway increased coal transport to meet energy supply demands, sending 243 million tons of coal during the summer, with stable coal supply for power plants maintained [4] - Key materials for national livelihood, such as food and fertilizers, were prioritized in transport, ensuring timely delivery through "green channels" [4] - International freight services remained stable, with consistent operations of China-Europe freight trains and other international routes, supporting supply chain stability [4] Safety and Emergency Response - The railway maintained safety during extreme weather events, issuing 355 weather alerts and deploying over 500,000 personnel for inspections [4] - Proactive measures were taken to ensure passenger safety, including train schedule adjustments and enhanced communication regarding service disruptions [4]
2025年铁路暑运圆满收官,累计发送旅客9.43亿人次
Yang Shi Wang·2025-09-01 05:32