Core Insights - The Spring Festival travel rush in China will begin on February 2 and last until March 13, with an expected total of 9.5 billion trips, marking a historical high [1] - Self-driving trips are projected to account for approximately 80% of the total travel volume, while railway and civil aviation passenger volumes are expected to reach 540 million and 95 million, respectively [1] Group 1: Transportation Capacity and Services - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) is coordinating efforts to enhance transportation capacity and optimize service arrangements to meet the increased travel demand during the Spring Festival [1] - Key sectors including railways, highways, waterways, and civil aviation will strengthen capacity supply in high-demand areas and peak times to ensure smooth transportation [1] - The introduction of a new policy by the China Railway Group allows for free refunds on mistakenly purchased tickets within 30 minutes of payment, provided the train departs more than 4 hours later [2] Group 2: Energy Supply and Electric Vehicle Support - The NDRC will coordinate energy supply, focusing on coal, electricity, oil, and gas to ensure reliable energy during the peak travel period [2] - The Ministry of Transport is expanding the electric vehicle charging network, with plans to have 71,500 charging stations by the end of 2025, including 20,000 new stations [3] - During the Spring Festival, measures will be taken to enhance charging services for electric vehicles, including the deployment of mobile charging units and improved information access through the "e Road Smooth" app [3]

Core Viewpoint - The 2026 Spring Festival travel season is expected to see a record high of 9 billion trips, with significant increases in travel demand due to a 9-day holiday period [1] Group 1: Travel Volume and Characteristics - The Spring Festival travel period will last for 40 days, from February 2 to March 13, 2026, with a projected total of 9 billion trips, marking a historical peak [1] - Travel patterns will show a "relatively dispersed" trend before the holiday, a "peak in tourism" during the holiday, and a "concentrated return" after the holiday, particularly from February 17 to late February when schools and factories resume operations [1] - Self-driving will remain the dominant mode of travel, accounting for approximately 80% of trips, while railway and civil aviation passenger volumes are expected to reach 540 million and 95 million, respectively, both surpassing historical peaks [1] Group 2: Capacity Enhancement Measures - The railway sector will implement a new train operation schedule, with the capacity for over 14,000 passenger trains on peak days, reflecting a 5.3% year-on-year increase in seating capacity [2] - Civil aviation will focus on increasing flights to hub airports and popular tourist destinations, with an expected daily average of 19,400 flights, a 5% increase from the previous year [2] Group 3: Peak Travel Guidance and Service Assurance - Educational institutions will guide local universities to arrange reasonable schedules for student departures and returns, while labor unions will coordinate flexible holiday timings for workers to encourage staggered travel [2] - Various transportation sectors will enhance information sharing and service coordination, improving services for transfers and night arrivals, and optimizing ticket purchasing and security checks [2]

Core Insights - The 2026 Spring Festival travel season is expected to see a record high of 9.5 billion trips, marking a significant increase in cross-regional mobility [1] Transportation Sector - Self-driving will dominate travel, accounting for approximately 80% of total trips during the Spring Festival [1] - Railway passenger volume is projected to reach 540 million, while civil aviation is expected to handle 95 million passengers, both figures indicating a potential peak surpassing historical records [1] Capacity Assurance - The railway sector will implement a new train operation schedule, with the capacity to operate over 14,000 passenger trains on peak days, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 5.3% in seating capacity [1] - Civil aviation will increase flights to hub airports and popular tourist destinations, with an average of 19,400 flights per day, representing a 5% year-on-year growth [1] - Road transport will enhance capacity for popular tourist areas and rural passenger transport, while water transport will focus on key routes such as the Qiongzhou Strait between Hainan and Guangdong [1] Service Assurance - Various transportation sectors will enhance information sharing and service coordination, particularly for transfers and services for passengers arriving at night [1] - Authorities will strengthen operational monitoring and provide guidance during peak periods to ensure smooth traffic flow [1] - Self-driving service support will be improved, including the implementation of toll-free policies for small passenger vehicles during major holidays and enhancing service capabilities at highway service areas, especially for charging facilities [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that the Spring Festival travel rush in Guangdong Province will begin on February 2, 2026, with an expected cross-regional population flow of approximately 1.159 billion people, accounting for about 12.2% of the national total, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.24% [1] - The anticipated highway traffic volume in the province is about 307 million vehicle trips, which is a year-on-year growth of 3.09% [1] - The peak traffic day before the festival is expected to be February 7, with around 8.83 million vehicle trips, while the peak day after the festival is projected to be February 23, with approximately 8.61 million vehicle trips [1]

Core Insights - The 2026 Spring Festival travel season is expected to start on February 2, with an estimated 9.5 billion trips, marking a historical high [1] - Self-driving travel will dominate, accounting for approximately 80% of total travel [1] - Railway and civil aviation passenger volumes are projected to reach 540 million and 95 million, respectively, with both expected to exceed historical peaks [1] Transportation Capacity - The railway will implement a new train operation schedule, with over 14,000 passenger trains expected on peak days, and seating capacity increasing by 5.3% year-on-year [1] - Civil aviation will focus on increasing flights to hub airports and popular tourist destinations, with an average of 19,400 flights per day, a 5% increase year-on-year [1] - Road transport will enhance capacity for popular tourist areas and rural passenger transport, while water transport will strengthen capacity on key routes such as the Qiongzhou Strait between Hainan and Guangdong [1] Service Assurance - Various transportation sectors will enhance information sharing and service coordination, optimizing ticket purchasing, security checks, and transfer services [2] - Transportation and public security departments will strengthen operational monitoring and provide guidance during peak periods to ensure smooth travel [2] - Self-driving travel services will be improved, including the implementation of toll-free policies for small passenger vehicles during major holidays and enhancing service capabilities at highway service areas, particularly for charging facilities [2]

Core Viewpoint - The 2026 Spring Festival transportation period is expected to see a significant increase in passenger flow, with a total of 2.2 billion trips anticipated, marking a 14% year-on-year growth [1] Group 1: Transportation Volume and Trends - The total cross-regional passenger flow in the province is projected to reach 2.2 billion trips, a 14% increase compared to the previous year [1] - The peak travel period will see a notable increase in passenger volume on key routes and cities, particularly in Shenyang and Dalian, as well as on popular railway lines [1] - Daily traffic volume during the Spring Festival is expected to exceed 864,000 vehicles, reflecting a 12.2% year-on-year increase [1] Group 2: Transportation Capacity and Measures - The provincial transportation department plans to enhance capacity reserves and allocate resources effectively for key areas, routes, and time periods [2] - An estimated 21,000 passenger vehicles, 21,000 public buses, and 90,000 taxis will be deployed to meet travel demands [2] - Additional transportation measures include the operation of 38 temporary train services and 37,000 flight departures from Shenyang and Dalian airports [2]

新华社北京1月21日电 （记者魏弘毅、魏玉坤）据综合研判，今年春运期间全社会跨区域人员流动量和 铁路、民航客运量均有望创历史同期新高。 会议要求，各地区、各有关部门和单位要精心组织做好春运各项工作。要切实加强运输组织，优化提升 出行服务，提升春运安全水平，强化极端天气应对，做好重点物资运输保障，营造有温度有热度的春运 氛围，全力做好春运各项工作，确保人民群众出行平安顺利。 记者了解到，2026年春运将从2月2日开始，3月13日结束，共计40天。整体来看，今年春运期间自驾出 行仍将处于主体地位，道路疏堵保畅、安全风险防范、极端天气应对等压力较大，需采取有力举措，切 实保障群众出行安全与需求。 这是记者21日从2026年全国春运电视电话会议上得到的消息。 ...

新华社北京1月21日电（记者魏弘毅、魏玉坤）据综合研判，今年春运期间全社会跨区域人员流动 量和铁路、民航客运量均有望创历史同期新高。 会议要求，各地区、各有关部门和单位要精心组织做好春运各项工作。要切实加强运输组织，优化 提升出行服务，提升春运安全水平，强化极端天气应对，做好重点物资运输保障，营造有温度有热度的 春运氛围，全力做好春运各项工作，确保人民群众出行平安顺利。 这是记者21日从2026年全国春运电视电话会议上得到的消息。 记者了解到，2026年春运将从2月2日开始，3月13日结束，共计40天。整体来看，今年春运期间自 驾出行仍将处于主体地位，道路疏堵保畅、安全风险防范、极端天气应对等压力较大，需采取有力举 措，切实保障群众出行安全与需求。 ...

1月21日，2026年全国春运电视电话会议在北京召开。会议指出，2026年春运将从2月2日开始，3月 13日结束，共计40天。今年春运期间全社会跨区域人员流动量和铁路、民航客运量均有望创历史同期新 高，自驾出行仍将处于主体地位，道路疏堵保畅、安全风险防范、极端天气应对等压力较大，需采取有 力举措，切实保障群众出行安全与需求。 ...