Before a major festival in China, such as the Spring Festival, Chinese railways typically witness a travel peak. Here are the main reasons and related situations:
Reasons for the travel peak
1. Family Reunion
In Chinese culture, festivals are times for family reunions. For example, during the Spring Festival, people who work or study in other places will try their best to return to their hometowns. They long to have dinner with their families, visit relatives, and celebrate the festival together.
2. Holiday Travel
Festivals often come with holidays, which provide people with opportunities to travel. Some people choose to take vacations and visit tourist destinations. Popular tourist cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, etc., attract a large number of tourists during festival holidays.
Railway Related Situations
1. High Volume Passenger Flow
Railway stations are extremely crowded. Large scale railway hubs such as Beijing South Station, Shanghai Hongqiao Station, and Guangzhou South Station see a huge influx of passengers. There are long queues at ticket counters, security checkpoints, and waiting areas.
2. Increased Train Services
Railway departments will take a series of measures to meet the travel demand. They will increase the number of temporary trains (so called "extra trains" or "temporary additional trains" in Chinese). For example, during the Spring Festival travel rush, a large number of additional high speed trains and ordinary trains are arranged to transport passengers.
3. Advanced Ticketing and Reservation Systems Under Pressure
With the development of technology, passengers can book tickets through various channels, such as the official railway ticket selling website (12306 in China), mobile apps, and ticket windows at railway stations. However, during the peak travel period, due to the high demand, it can still be difficult to obtain tickets. Ticketing systems need to handle a large number of concurrent requests for ticket inquiries and purchases.
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