Core Insights - The railway passenger volume in Xinjiang has been increasing year-on-year, providing strong momentum and support for the high-quality economic development of the region. As of August 2025, the cumulative passenger volume has exceeded 38.07 million, with a year-on-year growth of 7.8% [1] Passenger Transport Growth - During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, "steady growth" is the key term for Xinjiang's railway passenger transport. The annual passenger volume is projected to grow from 45 million in 2019 to 50.8 million by 2024, representing an increase of nearly 13% over five years [1] - Currently, railway passenger transport accounts for 18% of the total passenger transport in Xinjiang [1] - The Urumqi Railway Station has seen a significant increase in passenger volume, reaching 19.3 million by 2024, a 142% increase compared to 2017 [1] Urumqi Station Performance - In the summer of 2025, Urumqi Station recorded a cumulative passenger volume of 5.75 million, with a daily average of 92,700 passengers, marking a 206% increase compared to the summer of 2017 and a 28% increase year-on-year from 2024 [2] - Urumqi Station operates an average of 342 passenger and freight trains daily, serving as a crucial transit point for travel within Xinjiang [2] Kashgar Railway Segment - The Kashgar railway segment has experienced remarkable growth, with passenger volume increasing from 2 pairs of trains to a maximum of 17 pairs over 14 years. In 2023, the passenger volume surpassed 5 million, reaching 6.34 million in 2024, a historical high [2] - As of August 2025, the Kashgar segment has sent 4.87 million passengers, a 53.37% increase compared to the same period in 2019 and a 9.75% increase year-on-year from 2024 [2] Tourism Development - The Xinjiang Railway has been actively developing tourism, increasing the number of tourist trains from 91 in 2019 to 135 in 2023, with a total of over 361 tourist trains operated, attracting 200,000 domestic and international tourists [3] - In 2025, Xinjiang Railway plans to operate 100 tourist trains, with 70% to 80% of them targeting senior travelers [3] Freight Transport Growth - Since surpassing 100 million tons in freight transport in 2018, Xinjiang Railway has continuously set new records. The daily average freight loading has increased from 3,000 cars in 2012 to over 10,000 cars by 2021 [3] - In 2024, the freight volume reached 237 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 10.7%, the highest growth rate across the railway network. The coal export volume exceeded 90 million tons, marking a 50.2% increase [3]