China expects 182 million trips on 1st day of Spring Festival travel rush
By Luo Wangshu |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2024-01-26 20:12
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China is expected to see a total 182 million passenger trips on the first day of the Spring Festival travel rush, which kicked off on Friday, according to the Ministry of Transport.
Among them, 10.6 million are expected to be made via railway network, 2 million via air and 169.71 million via road.
The 40-day travel rush began on Friday and will end on March 5.
It is projected to witness a staggering 9 billion passenger trips, establishing a new record, the ministry said.
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