During the "May Day" holiday, a total of approximately 158 million passengers were sent on national railways.

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06/05/2026
The transportation of the May Day holiday by railway started on April 29th and ended today. According to China Railway Group, during the 8-day national railway transportation of the May Day holiday, approximately 158 million passengers were sent, achieving new highs in various indicators. This year's May Day holiday coincides with the spring break of primary and secondary schools in various places, and the demand for travel, visiting relatives, and leisure is high. The railway passenger flow has been running at a high level, with long-distance passenger flow at the beginning and end of the holiday, and short-distance passenger flow in the middle.