China's railways carry a single-day record 25.2 million passengers on the first day of National Day holiday

6 October 2026

Xinhua reported on 4 October 2026 that China's holiday consumption market posted steady growth.
On 1 October, railway passengers hit 25.2 million, a single-day record.
Authorities projected 2.13 billion cross-regional trips over the seven days, averaging 300 million a day.
Foot traffic at 78 major shopping districts rose 3.4% year on year and revenue rose 5.3% from 1 to 3 October.
The trade-in programme generated 19.63 billion yuan and benefited 3.48 million consumers.
Highway tolls were waived for private vehicles, and local governments are handing out some 310 million yuan in consumer vouchers and subsidies over the month-long tourism campaign.