
China’s May Day Railway Rush: 144 Million Trips Expected
China’s railways brace for 144 million trips in May Day rush, a 4.9% annual surge with peak travel on Thursday. Popular routes span Beijing to Hong Kong.
News & Insights Across Asia
China’s railways brace for 144 million trips in May Day rush, a 4.9% annual surge with peak travel on Thursday. Popular routes span Beijing to Hong Kong.
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