Core Viewpoint - The recent surge in demand for train tickets during the 2025 National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday has led to a significant number of passengers opting to bring their own chairs on high-speed trains, sparking discussions on social media about the appropriateness of this practice and the pricing of standing tickets compared to seated options [1][3]. Group 1 - The return wave of passengers after the holiday resulted in many popular train routes selling out of seat tickets, prompting some passengers to consider bringing their own chairs [1]. - A social media post went viral, showing a passenger with a standing ticket using a personal chair, humorously referring to themselves as a "gatekeeper" of the train [1]. - The topic gained substantial traction on Weibo, with a reading volume of 43.375 million [1]. Group 2 - The China Railway 12306 responded to media inquiries, stating that standing ticket holders are allowed to bring their own chairs, provided they meet specific size requirements (the sum of length, width, and height must not exceed 130 cm) [3]. - The placement of the chair must not obstruct other passengers, and it requires approval from staff [3]. Group 3 - The practice has led to further discussions among netizens regarding the fairness of pricing for standing tickets being the same as for second-class and hard seats [5]. - Concerns were raised about the potential for passengers not adhering to the size regulations for the chairs [5].