Core Viewpoint - The Xinjiang Railway Department has launched ten new passenger-friendly services for the 2026 Spring Festival travel season, aiming to enhance the travel experience and promote the "Tianshan Snow Lotus" brand [1] Group 1: Passenger Services - The Xinjiang Railway is expected to send 6.07 million passengers during the Spring Festival, representing a year-on-year increase of 2.6% [1] - Ten new services include increased train operations, upgraded train quality, optimized ticket supply strategies, free online ticket refunds for a limited time, and a dedicated service for elderly passengers to purchase tickets via phone [1][2] - Additional services include the introduction of quiet carriages, increased free charging stations at train stations, more waiting seats on platforms, and a lost item express delivery service [1] Group 2: Train Operations - During the Spring Festival, the Xinjiang Railway plans to operate a maximum of 117 pairs of passenger trains, an increase of 21 pairs compared to the previous year [1] - New direct express trains will be introduced on routes from Urumqi to Beijing West, Zhengzhou, Taiyuan, Lanzhou, and from Kashgar to Chongqing West [1] - Train upgrades will include the replacement of train sets to enhance travel times, with some routes seeing reductions of up to 5 hours and 48 minutes [1]