Chongqing - The 2025 Spring Festival travel rush, known as Chunyun, officially began on Tuesday and will last 40 days until February 22. Transportation authorities estimate that cross-regional passenger flow will reach an unprecedented 9 billion trips, marking a historic high. Railways are expected to handle over 510 million trips, with a daily average of 12.75 million, reflecting a 5.5% increase from last year.
In preparation for this massive migration, railway departments across the country have conducted comprehensive maintenance, cleaning, and inspections to ensure the safety and efficiency of train operations during this peak period. Let's take a look at the first day of Chunyun through photos！
On January 14, 2025, passengers prepare to board the G834 high-speed train from Shenzhen North Station to Xi’an North Station, marking the first Spring Festival train departure in Shenzhen North Railway Station. (Photo/Mao Siqian, Xinhua)
On January 14, 2025, travelers wait to embark on their journeys at Shenzhen North Railway Station. (Photo/Mao Siqian, Xinhua)
On January 14, 2025, the G834 high-speed train departs from Shenzhen North Station to Xi’an North Station, officially launching the first journey of this year’s Chunyun in Shenzhen North Railway Station. (Photo/Mao Siqian, Xinhua)
Following thorough maintenance checks on January 14, 2025, high-speed trains are parked and ready for dispatch at the Tianjin EMU Depot. (photo/Li Ran, Xinhua)
On January 14, 2025, two high-speed trains depart from the Tianjin EMU Depot towards their designated stations. (photo/Li Ran, Xinhua)
On January 13, 2025, a ground mechanic at the Kunming EMU Depot conducts maintenance on a high-speed train to ensure safe operations. (Photo/Peng Yikai, Xinhua)
On January 14, 2025, a ground mechanic inspects the undercarriage of a high-speed train at the Nanning EMU Depot. (Photo/Cao Yiming, Xinhua)
On January 13, 2025, a train attendant prepares for departure on the D96/5 high-speed train at Chongqing North Railway Station. (Photo/Cui Li, Chongqing Daily)
As millions of people begin their journeys home to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, China’s railway system stands as a vital pillar supporting the world’s largest annual human migration.
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