Core Viewpoint - The transition to a paperless ticketing system in China's railway industry is set to be completed by October 1, 2023, with paper reimbursement vouchers being fully replaced by electronic invoices, marking a significant shift in passenger travel experience and operational efficiency [1][2]. Group 1: Transition to Electronic Invoicing - The railway department has mandated that from October 1, 2023, paper reimbursement vouchers will no longer be issued, and electronic invoices will take their place [1][2]. - The shift towards electronic ticketing began in November 2018, with the first pilot program launched on Hainan's circular high-speed railway [1]. - By June 2020, electronic tickets were implemented nationwide, allowing passengers to travel using only their valid ID [1]. Group 2: Electronic Invoice Process - Passengers can obtain electronic invoices exclusively through the official railway 12306 platform, with options to preview or download invoices in PDF or OFD formats [2]. - Electronic invoices must be requested within 180 days after the journey or after payment for ticket changes or refunds, and they can only be issued for the passenger's own tickets [2]. Group 3: Addressing Concerns for Elderly Passengers - Concerns have been raised regarding elderly passengers' ability to navigate the new electronic system; however, solutions are in place [3]. - After the cessation of paper vouchers, passengers can still print journey information slips at self-service machines in stations, which will include essential travel details [3].

Core Viewpoint - From October 1, 2023, paper train tickets and paper reimbursement vouchers will be officially phased out, replaced entirely by electronic invoices in China's railway system [1][3]. Group 1: Transition to Digital Invoices - The promotion of fully digital electronic invoices for railway passenger transport began on November 1, 2022, eliminating the need for passengers to print paper reimbursement vouchers at train stations or ticket offices [3][5]. - A transitional period was established, allowing for both paper and electronic vouchers until September 30, 2025, but this period is now concluding [3][5]. - After September 30, 2023, passengers will no longer be able to obtain paper reimbursement vouchers, as all transactions will be conducted electronically [5]. Group 2: Historical Context and Implementation - The move towards a paperless ticketing system began in 2018, with the first pilot of electronic tickets launched on the Hainan Ring High-speed Railway [5]. - By June 2020, electronic tickets were implemented nationwide, allowing passengers to travel using only their valid ID cards [5]. - The function of paper tickets as reimbursement vouchers will also be replaced by electronic invoices, marking a significant shift in the railway ticketing process [5]. Group 3: User Guidance for Electronic Invoices - Passengers can issue electronic invoices through the official railway 12306 app, which provides a step-by-step process for obtaining invoices after travel [12]. - It is important for passengers to apply for electronic invoices within 180 days after their journey or after paying for ticket changes or refunds [12]. - The electronic invoice system is currently limited to issuing invoices for the passenger's own tickets and does not support issuing for others [12].

每经编辑｜金冥羽 今天（9月1日） 话题"纸质火车票将正式退出历史舞台" 登上微博热搜第一 引发关注 根据铁路部门规定 9月30日之后 纸质报销凭证将全面停用 由电子发票取代 不少网友 发起一波"回忆杀" 纷纷晒出自己的纸质火车票 纸质报销凭证 图片来源：中国铁路 ▲微博热搜截图 上述客服表示，如果旅客没有智能手机，无法在线上平台查看行程信息，除了打印纸质行程单外，12306官方还会将车次信息以短信形式发到购票人预留 的手机上。 纸质行程信息单 图片来源：中国铁路 去年11月1日起，我国铁路客运开始推广使用全面数字化的电子发票，旅客若要报销，不再需要到火车站、车票代售点、自助机上打印铁路车票，也就是 纸质报销凭证，直接在线上就能开具电子发票。 不过，为了方便旅客和单位，铁路客运在全面数字化电子发票推行使用期间设置了过渡期，过渡期截至2025年9月30日。过渡期内"纸电并行"，旅客仍可 使用纸质报销凭证报销。 如今，过渡期还有一个月就要结束，纸质火车票也将正式退出历史舞台。 "不再提供纸质火车票" 12306回应 据中新经纬，记者9月1日以消费者身份咨询中国铁路12306。一位客服表示，很多旅客可能理解有误，停 ...

▲微博热搜截图 根据铁路部门规定，9月30日之后，纸质报销凭证将全面停用，由电子发票取代。不少网友 发起一波回忆杀，纷纷晒出自己的纸质火车票。 ▲ 纸质报销凭证 图 源 "中国铁路" 去年 11 月 1 日起，我国铁路客运开始推广使用全面数字化的电子发票，旅客若要报销， 不再需要到火车站、车票代售点、自助机上打印铁路车票，也就是纸质报销凭证，直接在线 上就能开具电子发票。 9 月 1 日，"纸质火车票将正式退出历史舞台"的话题登上热搜，引发关注。 ▲ 纸质行程信息单 如何开具火车电子发票？ 火车电子发票目前仅支持通过铁路12306官方渠道办理。以铁路12306APP为例： ▲ 电子发票 不过，为了方便旅客和单位，铁路客运在全面数字化电子发票推行使用期间设置了过渡期， 过渡期截至 2025 年 9 月 30 日。过渡期内"纸电并行"，旅客仍可使用纸质报销凭证报 销。 如今，过渡期还有一个月就要结束，纸质火车票也将正式退出历史舞台。 据封面新闻消息， 8 月 31 日，记者向铁路 12306 确认， 9 月 30 日之后旅客就没有办 法再领取纸质报销凭证。"目前纸质报销凭证只开具到 9 月 30 日，之后车站就不 ...