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Group 1 - The 2026 Spring Festival travel season will start on February 2 and end on March 13, with an expected passenger volume of 539 million, a year-on-year increase of 5.0% [1] - The peak travel days are anticipated to be February 13 before the festival and February 23 after the festival, with a maximum of over 14,000 passenger trains expected to operate on peak days, increasing seating capacity by 5.3% [1] - The railway department will focus on key regions and popular routes, enhancing capacity in areas with concentrated passenger flows such as Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shanghai [1] Group 2 - The railway service is expanding to diversify and internationalize, with plans to operate tourist trains and international passenger trains to support cross-border travel [2] - The civil aviation sector is also increasing capacity by adding direct flights and optimizing flight schedules to prepare for the Spring Festival travel rush [2] - As of January 16, 2026, domestic flight ticket bookings have exceeded 4.13 million, with a daily booking increase of approximately 21% year-on-year, driven by student travelers [3] Group 3 - The coordinated efforts of the railway and airline sectors are expected to alleviate travel pressure during the Spring Festival, improving ticket success rates and travel options for passengers [4] - Increased capacity and optimized routes will enhance travel flexibility, particularly benefiting students and migrant workers returning home [4] - Smooth personnel movement is projected to stimulate consumption in tourism and dining sectors, contributing to economic growth in the first quarter [4]