Core Insights - The China Railway Jinan Bureau expects to send 6.9 million passengers during the May Day holiday, averaging 863,000 passengers per day, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.1% [1][3] - The peak travel day is anticipated to be May 1, with an expected 1 million passengers [1] Passenger Flow - During the holiday, 5 million passengers are expected to travel within Shandong province, with major destinations including Jinan, Qingdao, Yantai, and various tourist cities [3] - An additional 1.9 million passengers are expected to travel to other provinces, primarily towards Beijing, Shanghai, Zhengzhou, and Shijiazhuang [3] - Daily passenger flow is projected to be stable, with expected passenger numbers of 860,000, 850,000, and 920,000 on May 2, 3, and 4 respectively [3] Train Capacity Management - The Jinan Bureau plans to flexibly and efficiently manage train capacity by adding 59.5 pairs of passenger trains, including 11.5 pairs of temporary trains [5] - 72 pairs of high-demand direction bullet trains will be operated in double-header mode, and 83 additional carriages will be added to regular trains, increasing daily capacity by approximately 130,000 seats [5] - The total capacity for trains starting from Shandong is expected to exceed 500,000 seats [5] Tourism Initiatives - The Shandong railway department is launching various themed tourism routes under the "Railway + Culture Tourism" initiative to stimulate holiday consumption [7] - Special tourist trains will be operated for events such as the "Zibo Barbecue Festival" and "Rizhao Wind Band Carnival," as well as educational trips for students [8] - From May to June, special senior tourism trains will continue to operate, promoting the silver economy and converting cultural tourism traffic into consumption growth [8] Service Quality Enhancements - Major train stations in Shandong are implementing measures to ensure safe and orderly travel during peak passenger flow, including increased service information and personnel for crowd management [10] - Jinan West Station has introduced a "Love Sticker" service to assist elderly passengers, while Qingdao stations have set up fast-track channels for urgent passengers [10] - Zibo Station has established a barbecue service area and bus transfer points to facilitate passenger access to local attractions [10] Ticket Purchase Advisory - The railway department emphasizes that the official 12306 website and mobile app are the only authorized channels for purchasing train tickets, urging travelers to plan their journeys and allow sufficient time for boarding [12]