Passengers prepare to board an electric multiple unit train at a railway station in Lianyungang, East China"s Jiangsu Province, January 1, 2026. Photo: VCG

　　The volume of cross-regional passenger trips during China"s 2026 Spring Festival travel season is expected to reach 9.5 billion, setting a new record, Li Chunlin, deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission said on Thursday at a press conference.

　　Global Times