Core Points - The new train operation schedule will be implemented nationwide starting from July 1, with a total of 1407.5 pairs of passenger trains and 1357.5 pairs of freight trains operating in the Yangtze River Delta region [1] - The Hangzhou-Changsha section of the Hukun High-speed Railway will see an increase of 36 benchmark trains, totaling 46, with faster travel times to various destinations [1] - New overnight sleeper trains will be introduced between Shanghai and Chengdu, as well as Shanghai and Yibin, enhancing travel options for passengers [2] - The introduction of new high-speed trains will connect the Yangtze River Delta with neighboring provinces, including the first direct high-speed train service to Heze East [2] - Additional commuter trains have been added to facilitate early morning travel for passengers in the Yangtze River Delta [3]

Core Points - The new train operation schedule will be implemented nationwide starting from July 1, with ticket sales beginning on June 17 [1] - The railway department will introduce sleeper trains connecting major city clusters, enhancing connectivity between key regions [1] - The total number of scheduled passenger trains will increase to 13,302, an addition of 236 trains, while freight trains will increase to 23,635, an addition of 39 trains, improving transport capacity and service quality [1] - Benchmark trains will be added on major high-speed rail lines to facilitate economic exchanges and personnel movement [1] Group 1 - The new schedule includes two sleeper trains each from Beijing to Chengdu, Beijing to Guiyang, Shanghai to Chengdu, Shanghai to Yibin, and Taiyuan to Shenzhen [1] - The introduction of benchmark trains on the Huhang high-speed rail will see an increase of 46 trains, while the Beijing-Harbin high-speed rail will add 56 benchmark trains [1] - The new schedule aims to enhance the efficiency of passenger and freight transport across the country [1] Group 2 - The Chongqing to Qianjiang section of the Yuxia high-speed rail will operate 18 trains, with additional services connecting Chengdu and Chongqing to Changsha and Nanchang [2] - Travel times from Chongqing to Changsha and Chengdu to Changsha will be reduced by 1 hour and 18 minutes and 50 minutes, respectively [2] - New train services will improve connectivity between Inner Mongolia and central and eastern China, with the introduction of new routes and upgraded services [2]