SIA(SH:600009) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-22 02:28Core Viewpoint - The Spring Festival travel rush in the Yangtze River Delta is experiencing a significant increase in passenger flow, with the Shanghai Railway Bureau reporting a rise in traveler numbers compared to the previous year [1][3]. Group 1: Railway Passenger Flow - On February 21, 2023, the number of passengers sent by rail reached 2.913 million, marking an 18.3% year-on-year increase, while on February 22, it is expected to reach 3.19 million, a 15.3% increase [1][3]. - Cumulatively, from the start of the Spring Festival travel period until February 21, a total of 51.893 million passengers have been sent, averaging about 2.595 million passengers per day [1]. Group 2: Train Operations - To accommodate the peak passenger flow, the railway department plans to add 584 passenger trains on February 22, including 378 direct trains and 206 intra-city trains, as well as expand 366 high-speed trains [3]. - The additional trains include 268 night high-speed trains, with specific routes from cities like Fuyang, Xuzhou, Hefei, and Bengbu to major destinations such as Shanghai and Hangzhou [3]. Group 3: Arrival Passenger Flow - On February 22, the Shanghai Railway Station is expected to see a peak in return passenger flow, with an estimated 862,000 arrivals, distributed across various stations in Shanghai [3]. - The Minhang branch of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau predicts that from February 22 to 25, the average daily arrival flow at Hongqiao Station will exceed 400,000 passengers [3]. Group 4: Airport Passenger Flow - On February 20, 2023, Shanghai airports recorded a total passenger flow of 424,900, with Pudong Airport accounting for 275,700 and Hongqiao Airport for 149,200, representing a 6.4% increase compared to the same period last year [7]. - From February 2 to February 20, Shanghai airports supported over 46,000 flights and handled 7.434 million passengers, reflecting a 3.8% increase year-on-year [7].