Hey fam, huge news from the rails! 🌟 The Chinese mainland's railway network just hit a record with 3.54 billion passenger trips in the first nine months of this year—up 6% from last year. Safe, stable, and super busy!
How did they do it? By rolling out new lines and stations, and tweaking train schedules on the fly. On average, a stunning 11,087 passenger trains ran each day—that's a 7.1% jump year over year. Talk about leveling up your commute! 🚆
And it's not just about getting from A to B within the Chinese mainland. Cross-border routes are booming too. The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link saw 23.31 million passenger trips, while the China-Laos Railway handled 197,000. That's more connections for work, study, and epic travel adventures! 🌏
Whether you're a student heading home for the holidays or an entrepreneur sealing deals across borders, these numbers mean smoother journeys ahead. So, what rail trip is on your bucket list? Let us know! 😊
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China's railway passenger trips up 6 percent in first three quarters
cgtn.com
