
China’s Railways Reach New Heights with 2.24 Billion Passengers in Early 2025
China’s railways hit a record with 2.24 billion passengers in early 2025, marking a 6.7% increase from last year and showcasing the nation’s booming transportation sector.
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China’s railways hit a record with 2.24 billion passengers in early 2025, marking a 6.7% increase from last year and showcasing the nation’s booming transportation sector.

China’s railway network handled a record 1.86 billion passenger trips in the first five months of 2025, marking a 7.3% year-on-year increase and the highest numbers in history.

China’s railway freight volume increased by 3.6% in the first four months of 2025, transporting 1.3 billion tonnes of goods and signaling a strong boost in trade and logistics.

China’s railway passenger trips reached a record 726 million during the first two months of 2025, marking a 4.7% increase year-on-year, partly driven by the Spring Festival travel rush.