Senior citizens purchasing train tickets for trains marked with the character "" on Railway 12306 between October 18 and December 30 will enjoy a "discount on top of discount" fare promotion.

China Railway's official WeChat account reported that, following the implementation of discounted ticket measures for elderly passengers traveling midweek during the off-season from May to June this year, China State Railway Group has further optimized this public-benefit initiative. Passengers aged 60 and above who purchase tickets for trains marked with the character "" between October 18 and December 30, 2026, will enjoy a "discount on top of a discount" fare reduction. The discount period has been further expanded and is no longer limited to midweek travel. The relevant discounted tickets will go on sale progressively starting October 4.