Spring Holiday: China's Railways Expected To Serve 235 Million Passengers

BEIJING, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- China's railways are expected to hit a new record of 235 million passengers during the 40-day spring holiday rush which starts on Jan 8. Passenger volume during spring travel period may rise 6.1 per cent compared to the same period last year, according to Minister of Railways Sheng Guangzu. Migrant worker from rural areas and outstation students are rushing home during the period for the traditional Chinese new year festival, the country's most important festival. -- BERNAMA Malaysia china