Hey there, train fans! 🚂 Did you know that in just the first two months of this year, trains in China carried a whopping 726 million passengers? That’s like almost every person in Europe taking a train ride! 🎉
This amazing number is a 4.7% increase from last year and sets a new record! 🏆 So, what made so many people hop on trains?
Well, one big reason is the Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year. 🧨🎆 It’s the most important holiday in China, and millions of people travel to visit their families. Imagine the biggest family reunion ever! 👨👩👧👦
At the same time, students traveling back home 📚, workers visiting loved ones 🛠️, and lots of tourists exploring new places 🗺️ all added up to make the trains super busy!
To help everyone get where they needed to go, China ran an average of 11,605 passenger trains every day! That’s 8.7% more trains than before. More trains = more fun journeys! 🚆✨
And guess what? Train stations are getting better too! Now, 120 stations across the country offer easy transfers, so switching trains is a breeze. Plus, at 89 stations, you can even order food online and have it delivered right to your seat! 🍱📱 How cool is that?
Not only are people traveling within China, but many are also going to other countries! The China-Laos Railway carried 59,000 passengers across borders in just two months, which is almost 58% more than before. 🌏✈️
Trains connecting China with Mongolia and Russia are also helping people visit new places, make friends, and have adventures. These trains are making the world feel a little smaller and a lot more exciting! 🌍❤️
So, next time you think about going on a trip, remember the amazing trains and all the places they can take you! Where would you like to go? 🤔
Reference(s):
China's railway passenger trips hit record 726 million in Jan-Feb
cgtn.com
