China’s railway network completed its 62-day summer travel rush on August 31, 2026, carrying 954 million passenger trips and 680 million tonnes of cargo. Operators managed strong demand by optimizing schedules, opening new routes, and running specialized tourist trains. Meanwhile, China’s civil aviation sector recorded 151 million passenger trips during the period, marking a 2.9 percent year-on-year increase and further supporting the nation’s summer travel surge.