Pakistan, May 3 -- China State Railway Group reported a record-breaking surge in travel as China's railway network transported 24.8 million passengers on May 1 during the peak holiday rush. The figure marked the highest single-day passenger volume in the country's railway history.

The system also projected continued high demand, with around 19.7 million passengers expected to travel on May 2. Authorities stated that the strong holiday movement reflects rising domestic mobility and growing demand for rail transport across major cities.

Moreover, railway operators added extra services to manage the heavy passenger load during the May Day holiday period. Several key routes introduced additional trains to ensure smooth travel and reduce con...