Chinese trains carry 80 mn people in 14 days
January 23rd, 2012 - 9:07 pm ICT by IANSBeijing, Jan 23 (IANS) Over 80 million people travelled by trains in China between Jan 8 and 22 on account of the Chinese Lunar New Year, the railways ministry said Monday.
The figure was up by nearly 8 percent compared to the corresponding period last year.
On Jan 21 alone, trains transported 5.7 million passengers, the biggest daily increase since the spring festival rush started Jan 8, China Daily reported.
The ministry added 289 more trains to accommodate passengers returning home for Chinese Lunar New Year or the spring festival. The spring holidays will end Feb 16.
Chinese Lunar New Year is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. It marks the end of the winter season.
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