During the "May Day" holiday, China Railway Corporation plans to operate an average of more than 12,000 passenger trains per day.

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02/05/2025
In 2025, the May Day holiday tourism market continues to heat up. The China Railway Group predicts that during the 8-day May Day holiday period, the national railways will transport 144 million passengers, an increase of 4.9% compared to the previous year. This year's May Day holiday, in response to the peak passenger flow, the China Railway Group plans to operate over 12,000 passenger trains daily and increase capacity by coupling multiple high-speed trains and running night trains. Data from Ctrip shows that during the May Day holiday, the distance traveled by tourists has significantly increased, with over 80% of accommodation orders being for intercity stays. Data from Tuniu Travel shows that national May Day tour bookings have increased by as much as 220% compared to last week.