暑期9.43亿人次出行！货运量均创历史同期新高｜快讯

Core Insights - The national railway system has achieved record passenger and freight transport volumes during the summer transport period, with 943 million passengers and 702 million tons of freight transported, marking year-on-year increases of 4.7% and 4.8% respectively [2] - The railway department has actively promoted tourism through specialized trains and services, enhancing consumer experiences and contributing to the tourism economy [2] - The railway has improved cross-border travel services, facilitating significant passenger movement across borders, including 6.16 million passengers via the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong high-speed rail [2][3] Passenger Transport - A total of 579 tourist trains were operated during the summer period, representing a 31% increase year-on-year, which has invigorated the tourism and silver economy [2] - The average daily operation of passenger trains reached 11,330, an 8% increase compared to the previous year, with enhancements in service for foreign travelers, including 3.484 million foreign passengers transported, a 23.9% increase [3] - The railway has implemented various services to improve passenger experience, including enhanced ticket purchasing options and support for students, with 19.88 million student tickets sold during the summer [3] Freight Transport - The railway has focused on ensuring stable supply chains by increasing coal transport, with 243 million tons of electricity coal sent during the summer, maintaining a stable coal supply for power plants [4] - International freight services have been strengthened, with stable operations of the China-Europe Railway Express and other international cargo trains, ensuring the smooth operation of international supply chains [4]