[photopress:bullet_train1.jpg,full,alignright]The Ministry of Railways reports that the summer holidays have begun the peak season for railroad transport. Wang Yongping, spokesman with the ministry, said since July 1, daily passenger transport volume has averaged 4.01 million and remained at a high level, with a record of 4.33 million on July 14.
From July 12 to 16, the daily passenger transport volume exceeded 4 million for five consecutive days, four of which saw a daily volume of more than 4.2 million.
As an indicator of the peak season, standing-room-only tickets have begun to be sold for some bullet train especially those serving shorter-distance journeys including the Beijing-Tianjin and Beijing-Shijiazhuang lines.
According to a report by the Beijing Morning Post some bullet trains provide stools for passengers holding standing-room-only tickets, which cost the same as those for second-class seats.
Source: China View