China prepares for record number of passengers during Spring Festival period

Authorities predict that a record number of about 9 billion trips will be made during this year's Spring Festival (Lunar New Year). This 40-day travel period will last until 22 February. This is reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS.

The railway and aviation sectors have also increased capacity to ensure smooth transport links. The country's railways are expected to handle more than 510 million passenger journeys, up 5.5 per cent from last year. Around 10.3 million passengers are expected to be handled on peak days. 

"Although it is only the first day of the Spring Festival travel rush, the daily passenger flow has already hit 53,000," said Cai Jiakun, who works at the railway station.

The aviation sector is also gearing up for a record 90 million passenger trips during the holiday period. Some 18,500 flights will be operated daily, up 8.4 per cent from 2024. 

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