'Chunyun' kicks off ahead of official time
(Xinhua) Updated: 2007-01-20 09:48

People wait to check in at the Beijing
West Railway Station in Beijing, January 19, 2007. China's 'Chun
Yun', which means travelling during traditional Chinese Spring
Festival, kicked off half a month ahead of the official
time between February 3 and March 14, which the Railway
Ministry predicted would saw a passenger flow of million. between February
3 and March 14. The annual train fare hike during the holiday season was
scrapped begining this year. [Xinhua]

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