Core Points - The China National Railway Group is enhancing its "Railway Smooth Travel" loyalty program, offering greater point rewards for frequent travelers aged 14 to 28 starting from October 20 [2][3] - The program allows members to use points for ticket purchases and now includes a new feature for seat upgrades on trains [5] Group 1: Loyalty Program Enhancements - Starting October 20, frequent travelers aged 14 to 28 will earn 10 times the ticket price in points, compared to 5 times for regular members and 15 times for senior members [3][4] - For example, a regular member spending 1000 yuan will receive 5000 points, while a member aged 14 to 28 will receive 10000 points, equivalent to 100 yuan [3] Group 2: Point Redemption and Usage - Points can be used for ticket purchases, with 100 points equating to 1 yuan, and can also be transferred to designated individuals [4][7] - Members can upgrade their seats using points during the journey by scanning a QR code or contacting train staff, but upgraded tickets cannot be refunded or changed [5][6] Group 3: Membership and Point Validity - Passengers aged 12 and above can apply for membership through the 12306 website or app, with the first redemption available after accumulating 10000 points [6][8] - Points are valid for 12 months from the date of entry into the account, after which they will expire if not used [8]