Core Insights - The 2026 Spring Festival travel season in Suqian officially started on February 2 and will last for 40 days until March 13, with a focus on ensuring smooth transportation for travelers and goods [1] Transportation Overview - The transportation department in Suqian is enhancing organizational leadership, clarifying responsibilities, and coordinating transport capacity to ensure a safe, convenient, and warm travel experience [1] - The expected passenger flow during the Spring Festival travel period is over 200,000 for bus services, a 4.5% increase from 2025; urban bus ridership is projected to reach over 13 million, a 5% increase; taxi services are expected to maintain around 2.5 million passengers; and railway passenger flow is anticipated to reach 1.1 million, a 3% increase [1] Railway Services - During the Spring Festival, the Xusuhua Salt High-speed Railway will operate 145 scheduled trains and add 41 temporary trains to popular destinations [2] - The travel time from Suqian to Beijing will be significantly reduced, with a new train service saving 40 minutes, bringing the total travel time to 3 hours and 2 minutes [2] Public Transport Arrangements - A total of over 13,000 intercity passenger bus trips will be arranged, with more than 1,000 additional trips and 10,000 chartered bus trips planned [2] - The city will deploy 100,000 public buses and 60,000 taxis, with 24 emergency reserve vehicles available [2] Ticketing Innovations - The railway ticket pre-sale period has been extended to 15 days, with tickets for the first day of the Spring Festival available for purchase starting February 1 [3] - New services include a reservation system for migrant workers, optimized ticketing functions, and a free refund policy within 30 minutes of erroneous purchases [3] Local Ticketing Enhancements - Suqian's bus station has extended the ticket pre-sale period from 7 days to over 30 days, allowing travelers to purchase tickets in advance [4] - Two convenient ticket purchasing methods are available: traditional in-person purchases and online purchases through the "Bus Manager" app [4] - A 24-hour transportation service supervision hotline will be available for travelers to report illegal operations or rights violations [4]