Group 1 - The Spring Festival travel season (Chunyun) officially started on February 2, 2026, and will end on March 13, with an expected passenger volume of 24.43 million, a year-on-year increase of 3.34% [2] - The demand for travel is expected to rise significantly due to the 9-day extended holiday during the Spring Festival, with direct passenger volume projected at 11.42 million (up 3.78%) and local passenger volume at 13.01 million (up 2.95%) [2] - Peak travel days are anticipated, with February 14 expected to see 606,000 passengers, primarily traveling from Zhengzhou to cities like Luoyang and Nanyang, while the post-holiday peak will occur in two waves on February 24 and March 7, with a maximum of 964,000 passengers on peak days, representing a 15.4% increase [2] Group 2 - To meet travel demand, the Zhengzhou Railway Bureau will implement a peak operation schedule, planning to operate 1,781 passenger trains, including 1,425 regular trains and 356 temporary trains, marking an increase of 127 trains and a 7.7% rise in capacity compared to 2025 [3] - Various passenger convenience measures have been introduced, including the installation of power outlets and USB/Type-C ports in waiting areas, and the introduction of services such as luggage assistance and pet transportation at select stations [3] - Discounts on train tickets are available, with prices as low as 20% of the original fare, and the validity of travel points has been extended to two years, along with a limited-time free refund service within 30 minutes of ticket purchase [3]
新春走基层丨2026年春运期间 国铁集团郑州局预计发送旅客2443万人次
He Nan Ri Bao·2026-02-02 23:38