Core Viewpoint - The China Railway Group has optimized ticket discount measures for children, disabled veterans, injured police officers, and disabled firefighters, enhancing the travel experience for these special groups by adjusting the calculation basis for ticket prices from published prices to actual prices [1][2]. Group 1: Ticket Discount Measures - The discount for children's tickets on high-speed trains is now calculated based on the actual ticket price, with a minimum discount of 40% off the published price, effective from September 6 [1]. - For children's tickets, the discount rates are set at 50% for second-class and first-class seats, 80% for special and premium first-class seats, and 70% for sleeper seats, with the lowest discount being 40% off the published price [2]. - Disabled veterans, injured police officers, and disabled firefighters can purchase discounted tickets at 50% of the actual ticket price, with the same minimum discount of 40% off the published price [2]. Group 2: Future Plans - The China Railway Group will continue to focus on the diverse travel needs of different passenger groups and aims to improve the quality of railway transportation services [3]. - Passengers can access information through various channels, including the railway 12306 website, mobile app, and WeChat, to stay updated on ticketing and services [3].

Core Viewpoint - The China Railway Group has optimized ticket discount measures for children, disabled veterans, injured police officers, and disabled firefighters, enhancing travel affordability and experience for these special groups [1][4]. Group 1: Ticket Discount Measures - The calculation basis for discount tickets on high-speed trains has been changed from the published ticket price to the executed ticket price, with a minimum discount of 40% off the published price [1][4]. - Children aged 6 to under 14 must purchase children's discount tickets, while one adult can accompany one child under 6 for free, with additional children requiring tickets [6]. - The new pricing for children's tickets includes 50% off the executed price for second-class and first-class seats, 80% off for special and premium first-class seats, and 70% off for sleeper seats, with the lowest discount being 40% off the published price [6]. Group 2: Eligibility for Discounts - Individuals holding certificates for disabled veterans, injured police officers, and disabled firefighters can purchase discounted tickets at 50% off the executed price, with a minimum discount of 40% off the published price [8]. - The discount measures for regular passenger train tickets for these groups remain unchanged [10]. Group 3: Future Plans - The China Railway Group aims to continue focusing on diverse travel needs of different passenger groups and improve the quality of railway services to enhance the travel experience [10].