转发周知！春运火车票今起开售 购票有这些新变化

Core Viewpoint - The 2026 Spring Festival travel season will run from February 2 to March 13, with a total of 40 days, and the holiday period will last from February 15 to February 23, totaling 9 days [2][6]. Ticket Purchase Schedule - Tickets for the first day of the Spring Festival travel (February 2) can be purchased starting today, January 19, with a 15-day advance ticket sales policy [2][6]. - Key ticket purchase dates include: - February 1 for tickets on February 15 (first day of the Spring Festival) - February 9 for return tickets on February 23 (the seventh day of the Spring Festival) - February 17 for return tickets on March 3 (Lantern Festival) [6]. New Changes in Ticketing - A new train operation schedule will be implemented starting January 26, increasing the number of scheduled passenger trains to 12,130, an increase of 243 trains [8]. - The 12306 platform has introduced a limited-time free refund service for mistakenly purchased tickets, allowing refunds within 30 minutes of payment if the train departs more than 4 hours later [9]. - New regulations allow 2026 college graduates to have two additional one-way student discount tickets, totaling six discount purchases for the academic year [12]. - A new telephone ticketing service for seniors aged 60 and above has been introduced, along with a "key passenger service" for those with mobility issues [13][14]. - The "quiet carriage" service will expand to over 8,000 trains, excluding sleeper trains, starting February 1 [15]. - A "light travel" service has been expanded to 111 train stations, allowing passengers to send luggage to and from the station [16][18]. - A "snow gear convenience" service has been launched for certain trains in Northeast China, allowing passengers to carry snow gear onboard [19][21]. Additional Services - The 12306 platform continues to offer reservation services for students and migrant workers, allowing them to book tickets in advance for the Spring Festival travel period [26]. - Passengers are encouraged to prepare in advance by checking ticket sale times and utilizing features like ticket waiting lists and online seat selection [27].