People wait to check in at the Beijing West Railway Station in Beijing, January 19, 2007.  China's 'Chun Yun', which means travelling during traditional Chinese Spring Festival, kicked off half a month ahead of the official time between February 3 and March 14, which the Railway Ministry predicted would saw a passenger flow of 156 million.  The annual train fare hike during the holiday season was scrapped begining this year. [Xinhua]