火车也能免费坐？12306上新

Core Viewpoint - Starting from October 20, China National Railway Group Co., Ltd. will optimize and upgrade the "Railway Smooth Travel" frequent traveler membership service, providing greater point discounts for members aged 14 to 28, which is expected to stimulate consumption potential and promote economic development along railway lines [1][5]. Membership Points Summary - Regular frequent traveler members earn points equivalent to 5 times the ticket price, while members aged 60 and above earn 15 times the ticket price [3][4]. - From October 20, members aged 14 to 28 will earn points equivalent to 10 times the ticket price, doubling the benefits compared to regular members [3][4]. - For example, a regular member spending 1000 yuan will receive 5000 points (worth 50 yuan), while a member aged 14 to 28 will receive 10000 points (worth 100 yuan) [3][4]. New Features of Membership Points - The membership points can now be used for seat upgrades on trains, allowing members to exchange points for seat upgrades within untraveled segments of their original ticket [5]. - Members can register their upgrade requests by scanning a QR code on the seat armrest or by contacting train staff directly [5]. - Upgraded tickets cannot be refunded or changed, but points will be returned to the member's account if the upgrade ticket cannot be used due to force majeure or railway responsibility [5]. Information Access - The updated rules for the "Railway Smooth Travel" frequent traveler membership service can be accessed through the 12306 website, app, and customer service hotline [6].