All Aboard! China’s Trains Break Passenger Records 🚄
Hey friends! Have you ever imagined how many people can travel by train in half a year? Well, in China, an amazing new record has been set! 🚆
In the first six months of 2025, China’s railway network carried a whopping 2.24 billion passenger trips! 😮 That’s like everyone in the United States taking a train ride almost seven times!
This number is a 6.7% increase from the same period last year. Each day, on average, around 11,183 trains were running across the country. That’s a lot of trains chugging along! 🚂
May Day Magic 🌟
The busiest day was May 1st, the first day of the five-day May Day holiday. On that single day, over 23 million passenger trips were made! 🎉 Imagine all those people traveling to see family, friends, or exploring new places.
Welcoming Friends from Around the World 🌍
China’s trains didn’t just carry local travelers. In the first half of 2025, nearly 9.15 million foreign travelers took train trips within China! 🧳 That’s a huge 30.1% increase from last year. With visa policies becoming friendlier, more people are hopping on trains to see the sights.
Connecting Across Borders 🤝
Cross-border railway travel also grew quickly. The China-Laos Railway saw 139,000 passenger trips, which is a 19.1% increase from last year. It’s amazing how trains are bringing people from different countries closer together! 🚉
Why Trains are Awesome 🚆
Trains are a fun and eco-friendly way to travel. They help reduce traffic on roads and are better for the environment. Plus, you get to see beautiful landscapes along the way! 🌄
Have you ever ridden a train? Where would you like to go next? The possibilities are endless! 🌟
So next time you think about traveling, remember the exciting world of trains waiting to take you on your next adventure! 🚀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
