Core Insights - The overall inter-regional mobility of people reached 38,035.2 million trips on February 22, 2026, marking a month-on-month increase of 5.8% and a year-on-year increase of 12.3% compared to the same day in 2025 [1] Transportation Sector Summary - Railway passenger volume was 18.27 million trips, with a month-on-month increase of 6.3% and a year-on-year increase of 11.1% compared to 2025 [1] - Road mobility, including both commercial and non-commercial passenger traffic, totaled 35,776 million trips, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 5.8% and a year-on-year increase of 12.3% compared to 2025. Within this, commercial road passenger volume was 33.35 million trips, up 8% month-on-month and 1.4% year-on-year; non-commercial passenger traffic on highways and regular national and provincial roads was 32,441 million trips, with a month-on-month increase of 5.6% and a year-on-year increase of 13.5% [1] - Waterway passenger volume was 1.67 million trips, showing a month-on-month decrease of 8% but a year-on-year increase of 36.1% compared to 2025 [1] - Civil aviation passenger volume reached 2.644 million trips, with a month-on-month increase of 1.4% and a year-on-year increase of 6.8% compared to 2025 [1]

Core Insights - The Spring Festival travel rush has seen a cumulative cross-regional flow of 5.08 billion people in the first 20 days, averaging 250 million people per day, marking a 5.6% increase compared to the same period in 2025, and setting a historical high for this timeframe [1] Group 1 - The Spring Festival travel period is currently in its 21st day [1] - The total number of people traveling during the Spring Festival is expected to reach 5.08 billion [1] - The daily average of 250 million people represents a significant increase of 5.6% compared to the same period in 2025 [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that the Spring Festival travel rush in 2026 has reached a historical peak, with an expected total of 5.08 billion cross-regional trips in the first 20 days, averaging 250 million trips per day [1] - On February 21, the total cross-regional personnel flow is expected to exceed 360 million, marking three consecutive days of surpassing the historical single-day peak [1] - The railway sector anticipates sending 16.8 million passengers on February 21, while road traffic is expected to exceed 339 million, with highway traffic projected to surpass 65 million vehicles [1] Group 2 - The civil aviation sector is expected to handle 2.63 million passengers, and the waterway passenger volume is projected to reach 1.81 million [1]

Core Insights - The Spring Festival travel period in 2026 is witnessing unprecedented levels of cross-regional population movement, with an estimated total of 5.08 billion trips expected in the first 20 days, averaging 250 million trips per day, marking a historical high for the same period [1] Group 1: Transportation Sector - On February 21, the total cross-regional population movement is expected to exceed 360 million trips, with passenger flow surpassing historical daily peak values for three consecutive days since the third day of the Lunar New Year [1] - The national railway is projected to send 16.8 million passengers today, with increased special trains and night high-speed trains in provinces like Guizhou, Hubei, and Hunan to accommodate the returning workforce [1] - The road transport sector anticipates over 339 million trips today, with highway traffic expected to exceed 65 million vehicles, while transportation departments are employing aerial and ground patrols for real-time traffic monitoring [1] Group 2: Aviation and Maritime Transport - The civil aviation sector is expected to handle 2.63 million passengers, while the waterway transport sector anticipates 1.81 million passengers [1] - The maritime department is utilizing a smart maritime system for 24-hour dynamic monitoring of key water areas to ensure the safe and orderly return of travelers [1]

Core Insights - The overall inter-regional personnel flow in China is expected to reach 35,209 million trips on February 20, marking a 3.7% increase from the previous day and a 12.0% increase compared to the same period in 2025 [1] - Railway passenger volume is projected at 15 million trips, reflecting a 10.8% increase from the previous day and a 12.1% increase compared to 2025 [1] - Road transport is expected to account for 33,259 million trips, with a 3.4% increase from the previous day and a 12.0% increase compared to 2025 [1] - Waterway passenger volume is anticipated to be 193 million trips, showing a 5.5% increase from the previous day and a significant 31.4% increase compared to 2025 [1] - Civil aviation passenger volume is expected to reach 257 million trips, with a 1.9% increase from the previous day and an 8.0% increase compared to 2025 [1] Summary by Category Railway - Projected railway passenger volume for February 20 is 15 million trips, a 10.8% increase from February 19 and a 12.1% increase compared to 2025 [1] - On February 19, railway passenger volume was 13.54 million trips, reflecting a 25.4% increase from the previous day and a 14.4% increase compared to 2025 [1] Road - Expected road transport volume is 33,259 million trips, with a 3.4% increase from February 19 and a 12.0% increase compared to 2025 [1] - Within road transport, the expected volume for commercial passenger transport is 2,829 million trips, while non-commercial passenger trips on highways and regular national and provincial roads are projected at 30,430 million trips [1] Waterway - Anticipated waterway passenger volume is 193 million trips, a 5.5% increase from February 19 and a 31.4% increase compared to 2025 [1] Civil Aviation - Expected civil aviation passenger volume is 257 million trips, reflecting a 1.9% increase from February 19 and an 8.0% increase compared to 2025 [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights a significant increase in cross-regional personnel flow during the Spring Festival travel period in 2026, indicating a recovery in transportation activity compared to previous years [1] Transportation Statistics - On February 19, 2026, the total cross-regional personnel flow reached 33,941.1 million trips, marking a 5.1% increase from the previous day and an 11.6% increase compared to the same period in 2025 [1] - Breakdown of transportation modes shows that railway passenger volume was 13.53 million trips, road transport accounted for 32,152 million trips, waterway passenger volume was 182.9 thousand trips, and civil aviation passenger volume was 252.3 thousand trips [1] - The single-day travel volume during the Spring Festival has surpassed 300 million trips for the first time [1] Future Projections - It is projected that the total cross-regional personnel flow for the 2026 Spring Festival will reach 9.5 billion trips, setting a new historical record [1]

Core Insights - The article reports significant increases in cross-regional personnel flow during the Spring Festival travel period in 2026, indicating a robust recovery in transportation demand compared to previous years [1] Transportation Sector Summary - Total cross-regional personnel flow reached 32,298.8 million trips, a month-on-month increase of 44.1% and a year-on-year increase of 9.7% compared to 2025 [1] - Railway passenger volume was 10,801 million trips, with a month-on-month increase of 78.5% and a year-on-year increase of 11.6% compared to 2025 [1] - Road transportation accounted for 30,815 million trips, showing a month-on-month increase of 43.4% and a year-on-year increase of 9.6% compared to 2025. Within this, the commercial road passenger volume was 2,098 million trips, up 62.8% month-on-month and 8.9% year-on-year, while non-commercial vehicle trips on highways and regular national and provincial roads reached 28,717 million trips, with a month-on-month increase of 42.2% and a year-on-year increase of 9.7% [1] - Waterway passenger volume was 156.5 million trips, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 48.3% and a year-on-year increase of 18.9% compared to 2025 [1] - Civil aviation passenger volume reached 247.3 million trips, with a month-on-month increase of 9.6% and a year-on-year increase of 9.2% compared to 2025 [1]

Core Insights - The article highlights the expected cross-regional personnel flow during the Spring Festival travel period, indicating a significant volume of travel across various transportation modes [1] Transportation Volume Summary - The total expected cross-regional personnel flow on February 18 is projected to be 32,079 million trips, with railway passenger volume estimated at 10.8 million trips [1] - The road transportation is expected to account for 30,613 million trips, which includes 28,512 million trips from non-commercial small passenger vehicles on highways and ordinary national and provincial roads, and 2,101 million trips from commercial road passenger transport [1] - Waterway passenger volume is anticipated to be 138 million trips, while civil aviation passenger volume is expected to reach 248 million trips [1] - As of February 17, the cumulative cross-regional personnel flow for the 2026 Spring Festival is reported to be 370,506.6 million trips [1]

Group 1 - The Ministry of Transport of China announced that on February 18, the expected cross-regional personnel flow is 32.079 million, a month-on-month increase of 43.1%, and a 9% increase compared to the same period in 2025 [1] - The railway passenger volume is expected to reach 10.8 million, with a month-on-month increase of 78.5% and an 11.6% increase compared to 2025 [1] - The road personnel flow is projected at 30.613 million, showing a month-on-month increase of 42.5% and an 8.9% increase compared to 2025 [1] - Waterway passenger volume is expected to be 1.38 million, with a month-on-month increase of 30.8% and a 4.9% increase compared to 2025 [1] - Civil aviation passenger volume is projected at 2.48 million, with a month-on-month increase of 9.9% and a 9.5% increase compared to 2025 [1] Group 2 - On February 17, the total cross-regional personnel flow was 22.4182 million, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 15.5% and a 9.4% increase compared to 2025 [1] - The Central Meteorological Administration forecasts favorable weather conditions for travel in most parts of China over the next three days, with temperatures rising and weak rain and snow [1] - However, a significant drop in temperature is expected from February 21 to 24 due to strong cold air, with temperature decreases of 4-8°C in most central and eastern regions, and localized areas experiencing drops of 12-14°C [1]

Core Insights - The Ministry of Transport of China reported an expected cross-regional population flow of 21.802 million people on February 17, marking a 12.3% increase compared to the previous day and a 6.3% increase compared to the same period in 2025 [1] Transportation Modes Summary - **Railway Passenger Volume**: Expected to be 5.85 million, a 15.6% decrease from the previous day but a 6.1% increase compared to the same period in 2025 [1] - **Highway Passenger Flow**: Anticipated to reach 20.901 million, reflecting a 13.2% increase from the previous day and a 6.3% increase compared to 2025 [1] - **Waterway Passenger Volume**: Expected to be 930,000, showing a significant 40.1% increase from the previous day and a 25% increase compared to 2025 [1] - **Civil Aviation Passenger Volume**: Projected at 2.23 million, with a 15.7% increase from the previous day and a 9.3% increase compared to 2025 [1] Previous Day's Data - On February 16, the total cross-regional population flow was 19.4112 million, which was a 32.2% decrease from the previous day and a 5% decrease compared to 2025 [1] - **Railway Passenger Volume**: 693,200 [1] - **Highway Passenger Flow**: 18.459 million [1] - **Waterway Passenger Volume**: 66,400 [1] - **Civil Aviation Passenger Volume**: 192,700 [1]