Passenger Traffic Hits Peak on the First Day of the May Day Holiday as Regions Strengthen Transport Capacity Support
The May Day travel peak has arrived: railways, highways, civil aviation, and waterways have all increased capacity, and passenger traffic has grown significantly Check the latest forecasts and congestion alerts before traveling to easily avoid peak times and arrange your trip smoothly
May 1 is the first day of the “May Day” holiday, and the transportation authorities expect a peak in passenger travel on that day. Passenger volume on railways, highways, civil aviation, and waterways will all increase significantly, and regions across the country will simultaneously step up capacity deployment and onsite support to ensure smooth travel for passengers.
In terms of railways, nationwide passenger departures are expected to reach 24.8 million, and 2,070 additional passenger trains are planned. Wuhan, Nanchang, Shanghai, and other places will organize highspeed rail services at night and in the early morning, and the Yangtze River Delta region has also added trains heading to Zhengzhou, Fuzhou, Hefei, Nanchang, and other destinations.
In terms of highways, nationwide expressway traffic volume is expected to reach 70 million vehicle trips. After 10 a.m., congestion in the outbound direction may occur on sections such as ring expressways, cityentry routes, scenic area connecting lines, and provincial border hubs. From 00:00 on May 1 to 24:00 on May 5, small passenger vehicles with 7 seats or fewer will continue to enjoy the tollfree policy on toll roads. Waterway passenger volume is expected to reach 1.73 million, up 4.9% year on year; civil aviation is expected to transport about 2.3 million passengers, and airlines have also added some flights.