China's railway authorities have introduced multiple passenger-friendly transfer services, including the arrangement of more trains and coordination with local public transit systems, to meet people's travel needs during the ongoing National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, running from Oct 1 to 8.
The country's railway network is expected to handle a total of 18.25 million passenger trips on Friday, the third day of the eight-day holiday, with an additional 929 trains arranged to accommodate the demand.
To meet nighttime transportation needs of passengers, the railway authorities have strengthened coordination with local bus, subway and ride-hailing services.
In Linyi City, east China's Shandong Province, more late-night buses have been added based on the arrival times of high-speed trains, with operations lasting until 04:00 a.m.
"We utilize the intelligent dispatch system for real-time passenger flow analysis, flexibly increasing the frequency of 13 bus services passing through high-speed rail stations to meet the diverse travel needs of residents and tourists," said Wei Yanshan, a staff member at the Operations Management Department of Linyi Public Transport Group.
The passenger-friendly services also include convenient charging facilities for travelers, such as the free charging station at Lintong Railway Station in northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
"It supports wireless charging and fast charging. I can fully charge my phone while waiting for the train. What's more, it's free. I think it's very convenient," said Mr. Li, a passenger.
China's railway authorities roll out passenger-friendly services for holiday travel rush
More than 20 films will hit Chinese screens during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday from Saturday to Monday, spanning genres from revolutionary historical dramas, realism movies to suspense thrillers, according to the China Film Administration on Thursday.
Revolutionary historical films such as Blood-Spattered Cliff, Eight Sons, Eight Soldiers, and Half Of The Quilt, will pay tribute to martyrs through the lens.
Three films -- It's OK, Now I Met Her, and Sunshine Women's Choir -- tell moving stories of love, growth, and reconciliation.
It's OK is a contemporary family comedy that follows a mother and daughter navigating their joyful yet turbulent relationship. Now I Met Her tells a rebellious teenager who gets to know his late mother through her old diary. Sunshine Women's Choir, a film from the Taiwan region of China, portrays the "perfect" maternal love of "imperfect mothers."
The suspense film Game of Identity tells the story of two people from different backgrounds who accidentally swap lives, setting off an unexpected adventure. The documentary films Seeking Nature: The Code of Life, and Missions to the Moon (Part One) explore the connection between humanity and science.
Imported films from different countries, including The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2, Project Hail Mary, and Hoppers, will deliver spectacular cinematic experiences to audiences.
The Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, falls on April 5 this year. It is a traditional Chinese festival for honoring the deceased and paying tribute to ancestors. The holiday also provides a short break for Chinese citizens as they engage in outdoor activities and sightseeing.
Over 20 films expected to hit Chinese screens during Qingming Festival Holiday
