'Chunyun' kicks off ahead of official time

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2007-01-20 09:48

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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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