长三角铁路预计今年春运发送旅客超1亿人次，创历年新高

Core Viewpoint - The 2026 Spring Festival travel season in the Yangtze River Delta is expected to see passenger numbers exceed 100 million for the first time, reaching 103 million, with an average of 2.575 million passengers per day, marking a 4% increase from the previous year and setting a new record [1][3]. Group 1: Passenger Flow Characteristics - The travel demand in the Yangtze River Delta is expected to be strong, with concentrated passenger flow before the Spring Festival and during the period from the fifth day of the New Year to the Lantern Festival [3]. - Key travel routes include Shanghai, Hangzhou, Ningbo, and Wenzhou before the festival, while Hefei, Fuyang, and Xuzhou will see increased traffic after the festival [3]. - The peak travel days will see over 1,700 pairs of passenger trains operating daily to accommodate the large passenger flow [3][4]. Group 2: Train Operations and Capacity - A total of 437.5 pairs of passenger trains will be added, including 268.5 pairs of direct trains and 169 pairs of local trains, to enhance capacity during the peak travel season [3][4]. - The number of temporary night trains for medium and short-distance routes will significantly increase compared to the 2025 Spring Festival [4]. - The railway department will also restore direct trains to popular destinations such as Qingdao, Fuzhou, and Chongqing, and will optimize train schedules to improve service [4][5]. Group 3: Ticket Pricing and Services - The range of ticket discounts has been expanded, with discounts for certain non-peak trains going as low as 20% [5]. - The railway department plans to implement discounted fares for 64 return trains in high-demand directions, increasing the number of discounted trains by four compared to the previous year [5]. - Various services will be enhanced to provide convenience for workers returning home, including organized charter services to multiple destinations [5].