国庆中秋假期临近，记者从国铁集团了解到，铁路国庆中秋假期运输从今日（9月29日）启动，至10月 10日结束，为期12天，全国铁路预计发送旅客2.19亿人次，10月1日将迎来客流最高峰，日均计划开行 旅客列车约1.3万列。 需要特别提醒的是，全国铁路客运从10月1日起将全面使用电子发票，不再提供打印蓝色的纸质报销凭 证，也就是公众普遍认为的"纸质票"，但对于需要了解相关出行信息的旅客，铁路部门将继续提供纸质 行程信息提示单。 多条高铁新线"十一"前开通 铁路部门还将用好铁路12306候补购票、同车接续、在线选铺等功能，丰富信息服务内容，便利旅客出 行。科学制定售票策略，兼顾长短途需求，加强票额实时监控，及时向客流集中的车站投放票额，最大 限度保障旅客出行需求。学生预约购票服务保持常态化运行，学生、儿童、残疾军人等旅客动车组列车 优惠（优待）票价按全价执行票价优惠打折，享受更多优惠。 做好铁路畅行码、便捷换乘、互联网订餐等在途服务，提升餐饮供应质量，努力供好"一盒好饭"。加强 旅客乘降组织和服务引导，动态增加安检验证通道、工作人员和志愿者，优化进出站流线，保证旅客乘 降安全顺畅。加强与地方交通部门联动，加强老幼病 ...

Core Insights - The "May Day" holiday travel demand is significantly increasing, with the National Railway Group expecting to transport 144 million passengers from April 29 to May 6, representing a year-on-year growth of 4.9% [1] - To accommodate the surge in passenger flow, the National Railway Group plans to operate over 12,000 passenger trains daily and enhance capacity through train doubling and night high-speed trains [1] - There is a notable shift in travel patterns, with over 80% of accommodation bookings being for intercity stays, indicating a trend towards longer travel distances [1] Group 1: Travel Trends - Short-distance travel is characterized by a "lightweight" and "experiential" approach, with increased demand for nearby cities reachable within 1-2 hours by high-speed rail [7] - The popularity of unique travel routes and themed trains is rising, with a 53.6% increase in planned tourist trains to Xinjiang compared to April [5] - The growth in cross-border travel is remarkable, with a nearly fivefold increase in tourists engaging in cross-border trips during the holiday [10] Group 2: Travel Services and Recommendations - Travelers are advised to prepare for longer wait times at stations due to increased passenger flow, and to arrive earlier to avoid missing trains [12] - The ticket sales for trains are robust, with travelers encouraged to use the 12306 platform for ticket reservations and to submit backup orders if tickets are sold out [14] - For cross-border travel, it is essential to carry valid identification and travel documents, with specific guidelines for traveling to Hong Kong and Southeast Asian countries [15][17]