Core Viewpoint - Starting from October 20, the China National Railway Group will enhance the "Railway Smooth Travel" frequent traveler membership service, offering greater point rewards and expanding the application scenarios for points, particularly for members aged 14 to 28 [4][7]. Group 1: Membership Benefits - Frequent travelers aged 14 to 28 will earn 10 times the ticket price in points, which is double the rate for regular members [7]. - For example, a regular member spending 1000 yuan will receive 5000 points (equivalent to 50 yuan), while a member aged 14 to 28 will receive 10000 points (equivalent to 100 yuan) [6][7]. - Senior members aged 60 and above will earn 15 times the ticket price in points, significantly higher than regular members [6]. Group 2: Point Redemption and Usage - Points can be used to redeem train tickets, with 100 points equating to 1 yuan [8][13]. - Members can also use points for seat upgrades during their journey, allowing them to upgrade seats for untraveled segments of their ticket [9]. - Points earned are valid for 12 months from the date they are credited to the account, after which they will expire if not used [15]. Group 3: Application Process - Passengers aged 12 and above can apply for membership through the China Railway 12306 website or app [10]. - Once a member accumulates 10,000 points, they are eligible to redeem points for tickets [10]. - The process for redeeming points is straightforward, requiring members to select the appropriate train and fill in the necessary information for point redemption [15].