'Chunyun' kicks off ahead of official time 
  (Xinhua)  Updated: 2007-01-20 09:48  
  
Migrant workers pack into the railway 
station to board a train in Fuyang, east China's Anhui Province 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 million. The annual train 
fare hike during the holiday season was scrapped begining this 
year. [Xinhua]
   
   
 
 
 
  
 
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