Group 1 - The Ministry of Education, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Central Committee of the Communist Youth League, and China National Railway Group have launched a joint initiative called the "Double Benefit" action to support the employment of 2026 graduates from universities, including graduate programs [1] - The initiative includes a train ticket discount policy, allowing graduates to purchase an additional two one-way student discount tickets beyond the existing four, specifically for job-seeking trips outside their school locations [1] - Graduates must verify their eligibility through the railway 12306 platform, which will cross-check their information with the China Higher Education Student Information Network before they can access the ticket discounts [1] Group 2 - The "Youth Station" accommodation initiative aims to expand its coverage in cities that employ a significant number of graduates, focusing on key urban areas and business districts [2] - Graduates from provinces with high output are encouraged to collaborate with local youth committees and education and human resources departments in cities that employ many graduates to enhance the effectiveness of the "Youth Station" [2] - Local governments are encouraged to integrate social resources to provide various discounts in transportation, communication, cultural tourism, and dining to alleviate the financial burden on graduates seeking jobs in different locations [2]

Group 1 - The core initiative is the introduction of two additional one-way student discount tickets for the 2026 college graduates, increasing the total to six discount tickets for the academic year to facilitate job-seeking travel [1] - The National Railway Group, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, and the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League, has issued a notice to implement the "Double Benefit" action for graduates [1] - Students can apply for discount ticket eligibility verification through the railway 12306 app, with provisions for offline verification for certain universities and military institutions [1] Group 2 - Since last year, the National Railway Group has implemented a series of student discount measures, allowing students to use four one-way discount tickets per academic year, with flexible pricing based on actual residence to school locations [2] - The student discount ticket pricing is set at 75% of the ticket price, with a minimum of 40% of the published price, and verification of student status will not be required for those who have completed the eligibility verification [2] - During the 2026 Spring Festival travel period, the railway 12306 app will continue to support student reservation ticketing, allowing students to submit multiple orders for different train options [2] Group 3 - In addition to train ticket discounts, the initiative includes accommodation discounts in cities with high employment absorption for graduates, promoting the expansion of "Youth Hostels" and related projects [3] - The "Double Benefit" action aims to extend employment tracking services for graduates who have not yet found suitable jobs, providing targeted job information to enhance their employment success rate [3] - For graduates who have secured jobs, the initiative offers career guidance, training, and assistance with residence permits and housing information to help them transition smoothly into the workforce and urban life [3]