Core Viewpoint - The transition from paper train tickets to fully digital electronic invoices in China's railway passenger sector is set to take place, with a phased approach starting from November 1, 2024, and complete cessation of paper invoices by September 30, 2025 [4]. Group 1 - The topic of paper train tickets officially exiting history has gained significant attention, with concerns raised about how individuals without smartphones will access travel information [1]. - Many users have shared their cherished paper train tickets, reflecting on the nostalgia associated with them as the railway department announces the complete discontinuation of paper reimbursement vouchers after September 30 [3]. - The railway department will implement a "paper and electronic" reimbursement model during the transition period before fully adopting electronic invoices [4]. Group 2 - A customer service representative clarified that the cessation of paper tickets refers specifically to reimbursement vouchers, not the tickets themselves, as the railway has already been promoting paperless electronic tickets [5]. - For travelers without smartphones, paper journey notifications can still be printed at ticket counters, and train information will also be sent via SMS to the purchaser's registered mobile number [6].