China Railway: more than a billion passengers transported

In the first quarter of 2024, China’s railways demonstrated impressive growth in passenger transportation,  this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply

This is evidenced by data from China Railway (CR), which show that during this period, more than a billion passengers were transported.

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This is 28.5% more than in the same period in 2023.

These numbers indicate high demand for railway transportation in China, which is undoubtedly a positive signal for the country’s economy.

The average number of passenger trains operating daily was 10,486, which is 15.5% higher than last year.

Especially impressive was the record number of passengers transported during the Chinese New Year, which lasts 15 days.

During this period, 480 million passengers were transported, highlighting the role of railway transportation in providing mobility during holidays and peak periods.

CR also announced their plans for network development.

They will continue operating passenger trains, including services to small towns, and increase the number of stops on these routes.

This is aimed at facilitating travel to remote areas and improving the accessibility of railway transport for all citizens.

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Additionally, the number of freight trains between China and Europe is increasing.

In the first three months of 2024, 802 freight trains in both directions passed through the Erenhot railway border crossing on the China-Mongolia border, which is 7.5% more than last year.

This figure is a record for the first quarter.

426 trains were sent from China, and 376 trains arrived, which is 0.5% and 16.8% higher, respectively, than in 2023.

These data indicate the growing importance of railway transportation for China both domestically and internationally.

Improving infrastructure, increasing the number of trains, and expanding the network are becoming key factors in ensuring an efficient and sustainable transportation system in the country.

Photo: Xinhua

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