As families reunite and tourists flock during Spring Festival, China’s transport ministry is leveraging cutting-edge solutions to accommodate over 210 million passengers crossing regions on February 17—a number that’s grown steadily since launch.
Trains dominate the scene, with forecasts of 6.1 million riders on 281 dedicated services. Tourism specials are a hit, fulfilling on-the-ground travel wishes. Groundbreaking participation from 22 new routes (Xiangqin High-Speed, Baoyin, Xi’an, et al.) and 50+ stations amplifies the network’s power for this pivotal season.
Tech is transforming bottlenecks. Smart scanners at busy stations cut per-bag screening from 6 to 2 seconds, as seen at Beijing Railway Station, enabling faster throughput for hordes of travelers.
Compassionate touches include point-to-point aids for the elderly and children, offering personalized station navigation for worry-free trips.
Highways buzz with momentum: Traffic swelled on the 17th, propelled by new energy vehicles projected at 12 million daily—about 22% of flows—during breaks. Bolstered charging stations promise shorter lines for green commuters.
Aviation handles 2.23 million passengers, fueled by demand on leisure paths. First-timers like Guangzhou Baiyun and Sanya Phoenix airports, plus upgraded terminals, deploy AI-driven check-ins, bag drops, and checks for peak performance.
From rail innovations to EV support, these measures reflect a holistic strategy, blending capacity expansion with user-centric tech to master the Spring Festival’s monumental mobility challenge.