PHOTO XINHUA BEIJING - Railway, power supply and civil aviation personnel across China have implemented solid measures to guarantee safety and order for passengers traveling during the May Day holiday.
China State Railway Group Co. Ltd. China Railway has recorded the number of railway trips at 16.83 million, with 10,944 trains operating, according to data from China State Railway Group Co. Ltd. China Railway. On Tuesday, the number of trips is expected to be 16.45 million, with 11,548 trains in operation.
Tourism industry sees boom during May Day holiday.
Local subsidiaries of China Railway added bullet train routes to tourist destinations, placed new bedding sets into use and expanded the menus in dining cars.
The Chinese Southern Power Grid has launched safety checks on power-supply facilities for transportation in local regions and a power-supply company under the State Grid has set up electric-vehicle charging trucks at expressway service areas.
By reducing waiting times for passengers, airports in cities like Shenzhen and Harbin have developed a system for smoothing traffic near terminals.