High-speed rail passengers can choose their own seats

Flexibility includes offers of alternate 1-stop routes when nonstops sell out

Passengers can now select their seats when buying tickets online for bullet trains - part of an effort to improve customer service, China Railway Corp said on Thursday.

When entering the ticket purchase page at 12306.cn or when using a smartphone app, passengers can choose a seat before submitting payment. If the preferred seat is not available, the system will automatically choose another.