334 million trips forecast Holiday services expanded

Oct 1

CCTV attributes to the transport ministry an October 1 forecast of 334 million interregional trips, nearly ninety percent by road. It reports expressway toll exemptions for passenger vehicles with seven seats or fewer from midnight and added road capacity. Railways expect 24.8 million passengers and schedule 2,324 extra trains, with overnight services and round-the-clock stations. Waterborne travel is projected at 1.34 million with strengthened rescue and weather readiness; aviation expects 2.51 million passengers and 19,982 flights. Forecasts and schedules are not presented as completed passenger counts.

China's transport ministry forecasts 334 million interregional trips for October 1, nearly ninety percent by road. CCTV reports the start of small-passenger-vehicle toll exemptions, added road capacity, 24.8 million projected rail passengers and 2,324 extra trains, overnight services and round-the-clock stations. Waterborne and aviation passenger estimates are 1.34 million and 2.51 million; 19,982 flights are expected and maritime readiness is strengthened. Volumes remain forecasts.