Group 1 - The Spring Festival travel season will start on February 2, with a peak in cross-regional passenger flow expected on February 22, reaching an estimated 340 million trips [3] - The Spring Festival holiday period is from February 15 to February 23, totaling 9 days, with ticket sales for the first day of the holiday starting on February 1 [1] - Small passenger vehicles (up to 7 seats) will be allowed free passage on national highways from February 15 to February 23 [4] Group 2 - The railway ticketing service has introduced new features such as limited-time free refunds for mistakenly purchased tickets and enhanced customer service for elderly passengers [4] - There will be increased ticket purchase opportunities for key traveler groups, including college graduates seeking employment and students, with various discounts available [4] - Flexible pricing strategies will be implemented, including significant discounts on less popular train routes, with some high-speed train tickets discounted by up to 80% [4]

Group 1 - The Spring Festival travel season in 2026 will last for 40 days, starting from February 2 and ending on March 13 [1] - The total cross-regional population flow is expected to reach 9.5 billion person-times, marking a historical high, with self-driving trips accounting for approximately 80% of the total [2] - Railway and civil aviation passenger volumes are projected to reach 540 million and 95 million respectively, with both overall scale and daily peak expected to exceed historical levels [2] Group 2 - From February 15 to February 23, highways will waive tolls for small passenger vehicles with 7 seats or fewer [3] - The China National Railway Group will implement a new policy for free refunds on mistakenly purchased tickets, which will become a regular practice [3]