China’s summer railway travel rush set to begin, with 953 million passenger trips expected(1/2)

Passengers travel through Beijing North Railway Station in Beijing, June 30, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Jia Tianyong)

China State Railway Group announced that the 62-day summer travel season will begin on July 1, with an estimated 953 million passenger trips to be made across the country’s rail network, a 5.8% increase year-on-year.

Passengers travel through Beijing North Railway Station in Beijing, June 30, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Jia Tianyong)

China State Railway Group announced that the 62-day summer travel season will begin on July 1, with an estimated 953 million passenger trips to be made across the country’s rail network, a 5.8% increase year-on-year.