China railway passenger trips hit record high in first eight months

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Sep 19, 2026

China handled a record 3.32 billion railway passenger trips in the first eight months of 2026, up 3.9% year on year, according to the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (China Railway).

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