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China railway sets single-day passenger record during May Day holiday

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Last Updated : 6th May, 2026
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China’s railway network recorded its highest-ever single-day passenger movement during the peak of the May Day holiday travel period, carrying 24.8 million passengers, according to official data released by China State Railway Group and reported by Reuters. The surge reflects strong domestic travel demand during the holiday season. Authorities also projected that nearly 19.7 million passengers would travel on the following day of the holiday period. The spike in movement highlights continued strength in China’s tourism activity, which remains an important support factor for domestic consumption despite broader economic pressure.

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China’s railway network registered a new milestone by handling 24.8 million passengers during the peak of the May Day holiday travel rush, marking its highest single-day passenger volume so far, according to official data from China State Railway Group reported by Reuters and state media.


The travel surge led to capacity expansion across several routes, with additional train services introduced to manage increased demand. The Zhengzhou railway line added 140 passenger trains, while the Chengdu route increased operations by 184 trains to ease congestion and support holiday mobility.

Authorities also indicated that passenger movement was expected to remain high on the following day of the holiday period, with nearly 19.7 million travellers projected to use the national railway network. The steady rise in movement reflects the continued strength of short-term domestic travel demand during public holiday breaks.

China’s tourism sector continues to play a key role in supporting internal consumption trends, even as broader economic conditions remain influenced by weaker consumer spending and ongoing pressure in the property sector. The sustained holiday travel activity suggests that mobility and leisure spending remain relatively resilient within domestic demand patterns.

Source Reuters
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