火车票可“0元购”？12306又上新功能：14至28周岁常旅客会员购票获10倍积分

Core Points - Starting from October 20, China National Railway Group Co., Ltd. will enhance the "Railway Smooth Travel" frequent traveler membership service, offering greater point discounts for members aged 14 to 28 [1][3] - The new membership benefits include a new seat upgrade feature in addition to the existing ticket redemption options [1][5] Membership Points Summary - Regular frequent traveler members earn points equivalent to 5 times the ticket price [5] - Members aged 14 to 28 will earn points equivalent to 10 times the ticket price, doubling the benefits compared to regular members [3][5] - Senior members aged 60 and above earn points equivalent to 15 times the ticket price, which is three times that of regular members [3][5] - For example, a regular member spending 1000 yuan will earn 5000 points, while a member aged 14 to 28 will earn 10000 points [3][5] Point Redemption and Upgrade Features - Points can be redeemed for train tickets, with 100 points equating to 1 yuan [5] - Members can now use points to upgrade their seats during the journey by scanning a QR code or contacting train staff [5] - Upgraded tickets cannot be refunded or changed, but points will be returned if the upgrade ticket is not used due to force majeure or railway responsibility [5] Membership Application Process - Passengers aged 12 and above can apply for membership through the China Railway 12306 website, app, or designated service windows at train stations [6] - Activation of membership requires logging into the 12306 app and accumulating 10,000 points for the first redemption [7]