铁路暑运创历史同期新高

Group 1: Event and Passenger Transport - The "G9813/2" special train for "Gansuper" carried over 1,000 fans from Jiujiang, highlighting the growing trend of using high-speed rail for sports events [1] - China Railway Nanchang Group analyzed data to identify key cities for fan travel, launching three pairs of customized trains to meet the combined demand for "watching games + tourism," transporting a total of 6,656 passengers [1] - During the summer transportation period, the Beijing South Station sent a record 10.88 million passengers, averaging 175,500 passengers daily [2] Group 2: Overall Railway Performance - From July 1 to August 31, the national railway transported 943 million passengers, a year-on-year increase of 4.7%, and 7.02 million tons of goods, up 4.8%, marking historical highs for both passenger and freight transport [2] - The railway department implemented a summer operation schedule, increasing the average daily train services to 11,330, a rise of 8% compared to the previous year [2] - The number of foreign passengers transported reached 3.484 million, reflecting a 23.9% increase, facilitated by the relaxation of visa policies [2] Group 3: Tourism and Special Services - The railway launched various themed tourist trains, including family tours and red tourism, enhancing travel options and experiences for passengers [3] - A total of 579 tourist trains were operated during the summer period, representing a 31% increase, contributing to the tourism economy [3] - Cross-border travel was supported with significant passenger numbers on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong high-speed rail and the China-Laos railway [3] Group 4: Freight Transport and Supply Chain Stability - The railway focused on ensuring stable supply chains by enhancing coal transport capabilities, sending 243 million tons of electric coal during the summer [4] - Key materials such as grain and fertilizers were prioritized for transport, with the establishment of "green channels" to ensure timely delivery [4] - International freight services remained stable, with consistent operations of China-Europe freight trains and other international routes, supporting supply chain stability [4]