Core Insights - The upcoming Mid-Autumn and National Day holidays are expected to see a significant increase in travel demand, characterized by high demand, diverse travel patterns, peak periods, and active inter-provincial travel [1][2] Group 1: Travel Volume Predictions - The average daily exit flow on highways during the holiday is projected to reach 4.36 to 4.48 million vehicles, representing a year-on-year increase of 4% to 7%, and a surge of 78% compared to regular days [1] - On October 1, the single-day exit flow may exceed 4.6 million vehicles, potentially setting a historical peak for the National Day holiday [1] Group 2: Electric Vehicle Trends - The proportion of small passenger cars on highways is expected to exceed 90%, with daily traffic for electric vehicles projected to surpass 720,000, accounting for nearly 18% of total traffic [1] - Charging demand at service areas is anticipated to increase by over 50% compared to regular days [1][2] Group 3: Inter-Provincial Travel - Daily traffic at provincial boundary crossings on ordinary national and provincial roads is expected to reach 665,000 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 4.9% [2] - The highest traffic is expected at the Su-Wan provincial boundary, with 315,000 vehicles, making up 47% of the total [2] Group 4: Passenger Transport Forecast - A total of 22.06 million passengers are expected to be transported across public transport modes (rail, water, air) during the 8-day holiday, averaging 2.76 million passengers per day, which is a 5.1% increase year-on-year [3] - Rail transport is projected to dominate long-distance travel, with an expected 11.05 million passengers, averaging 1.38 million per day, marking an 8.2% increase [3] - Air travel is expected to handle 1.74 million passengers, averaging 220,000 per day, reflecting a 6.0% year-on-year growth [3]

Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The transportation sector in China experienced a significant surge in passenger flow during the "May Day" holiday, with record-breaking numbers in railway travel and increased short-distance travel on the second day of the holiday. Group 1: Railway Transportation - On May 1, the national railway sent 23.119 million passengers, setting a new single-day record for passenger volume [1][7] - On May 2, the expected passenger volume is 19.3 million, with an additional 1,636 passenger trains scheduled [1][7] - The Guangzhou Railway Bureau anticipates sending 2.68 million passengers on May 2, a year-on-year increase of 9.9% [7] - The Yangtze River Delta railway is expected to send 4.18 million passengers on May 2, maintaining over 4 million for two consecutive days, with the Hangzhou-Taipei high-speed railway seeing over 60% growth compared to regular days [7] Group 2: Road Transportation - Road travel is primarily focused on short-distance and nearby tourism, with an expected daily flow of over 55 million small passenger vehicles on highways [3][7] - Popular tourist cities and their surrounding highways are expected to experience significant traffic pressure [3] Group 3: Air Transportation - On May 2, the national civil aviation sector is expected to transport 2.16 million passengers [5] Group 4: Water Transportation - On May 2, the national water transport is expected to send over 2 million passengers [15] - Maritime authorities are implementing strict safety measures to ensure safe water travel during the holiday [15] Group 5: Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles - Local transportation and power supply departments are collaborating to ensure the availability of charging stations for electric vehicles, with service teams deployed to check the status of charging facilities [9][11] - The Tian Tai service area on the Hangzhou-Shaoxing-Taipei Expressway has installed 20 fast-charging stations to accommodate 40 electric vehicles simultaneously [11] - The Daguang Expressway's Hengshui service area has increased mobile charging facilities and is using drones for real-time guidance to improve charging efficiency [13]