Core Insights - The summer transportation period from July 1 to August 31, 2025, saw a record high in passenger volume for the Yangtze River Delta railway, with 184 million passengers transported, an increase of over 6 million passengers year-on-year, representing a growth of 3.4% [1] - The freight transport during the same period reached 8.8 million tons, marking a year-on-year increase of 9.4% [1] Passenger Flow Trends - Continuous peak passenger flow was observed, with over 40.81 million direct passengers traveling to major cities such as Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen [2] - The internal passenger flow within the Yangtze River Delta, including cities like Shanghai, Nanjing, and Hangzhou, saw significant growth, with over 143 million passengers transported [2] - Daily passenger volume exceeded 2.7 million during August, with a peak of 3.758 million on August 16, setting a new single-day record for the summer transportation period [2] Event-Driven Growth - Major events such as concerts and sports competitions contributed to increased passenger flow, particularly the "Su Super" league, which began on May 10 and attracted significant attention [2] - The railway department launched 27 special trains for "Su Super" fans during the summer period, transporting over 24,000 fans [2] Operational Efficiency - The railway department implemented a "one map per day" strategy to optimize train schedules based on passenger demand and potential extreme weather conditions [3] - A total of 4,226 additional passenger trains were added during the summer period, with 10,642 expansions of high-speed trains and 5,033 additional regular passenger cars [3]

Group 1 - The peak of short-distance cross-border travel and returning workers/students is observed at Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport as the summer travel season comes to an end [2][4] - The number of inbound and outbound travelers at Qingdao Airport has significantly increased, with over 440,000 mainland residents traveling, marking an 18% year-on-year growth [4] - From July 1 to August 28, over 650,000 travelers passed through the airport, a 26% increase compared to the previous year, with more than 80,000 foreign travelers entering, 74% of whom benefited from various visa exemption policies [5] Group 2 - In Hefei, the railway department is responding to the peak return travel flow by increasing train services and adjusting ticketing operations, with over 10.34 million passengers sent during the summer travel period [6] - A new student ticket policy will be implemented starting September 6, making ticket purchasing more flexible and affordable for students [6]