创新高！透过春运数据看“流动的中国”蓬勃活力

Core Viewpoint - The transportation sector is preparing for a peak in return travel as the Spring Festival holiday concludes, with measures in place to ensure safe and orderly travel for the public [1]. Group 1: Travel Volume and Trends - During the first five days of the Lunar New Year, the total inter-regional movement of people is expected to exceed 1.6 billion, averaging 320 million per day, representing a year-on-year increase of over 11% [3]. - The cumulative inter-regional movement of people in the first 20 days of the Spring Festival is projected to reach 5.08 billion, with a daily average of 250 million, marking a 5.6% increase compared to the same period in 2025, setting a historical high [5]. - On February 21, the inter-regional movement of people is expected to exceed 360 million, with the railway sector anticipating the dispatch of 16.8 million passengers [5]. Group 2: Transportation Modes and Capacity - The transportation capacity across various modes has improved, with commercial passenger volumes increasing by 4.7% for rail, 6.5% for road, 21.8% for water, and 6.1% for air transport [5]. - The road transport volume is expected to exceed 33.9 million on February 21, showing a 12% increase compared to 2025 [6]. - Waterway passenger volume is projected at 1.81 million, reflecting a 27.6% increase compared to 2025, while civil aviation passenger volume is expected to reach 2.63 million, an 8.3% increase [6]. Group 3: Safety and Management - The overall traffic safety situation remains stable, with no reports of long-term congestion or significant accidents on major highways and national roads as of February 21 [8]. - Authorities are advising drivers to conduct thorough vehicle checks before returning home, emphasizing safe driving practices during the peak travel period [8]. Group 4: Regional Focus - Hainan - Hainan is experiencing a peak in return travel, with tight availability of vehicle ferry tickets due to increased passenger flow [10]. - As of February 21, a total of 282 ferry trips have been made, transporting 122,700 passengers and 25,700 vehicles, including 5,290 new energy vehicles [12]. - The local transportation department is coordinating resources to ensure safe and efficient ferry services for self-driving travelers, with a ticket reservation system in place to manage demand [12].