In response to the widespread rainy and snowy weather, railway stations and bureaus in China have implemented measures to ensure safe and smooth rail travel for passengers during the Spring Festival travel rush.

The rainy and snowy weather during the travel rush has resulted in delays and cancellations of train services in several regions.

In response to the situation, railway stations in Beijing and central China's Wuhan have extended their operating hours and increased the number of service windows to facilitate offline ticket refunds and exchanges for passengers in case their trips are suspended.

Nanchang Railway Station in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, has established a waiting area exclusively for passengers affected by train delays, with designated personnel available to provide information and assistance.

The Wuhan railway authorities have mobilized a 2,000-strong workforce to carry out round-the-clock snow removal and de-icing operations.

Various operation teams of the Zhengzhou Railway Bureau in Zhengzhou, capital of central China's Henan Province, have used infra-red thermometers and telescopes to monitor the operational status of railway networks. These teams have also undertaken inspections of critical equipment, including snow melting devices for switches and heating systems for power substations, ensuring their optimal functionality.

The persistent cold weather has resulted in a growing demand for coal, which is essential for power generation and heating purposes. The China Railway Taiyuan Bureau Group in Taiyuan, capital of north China's Shanxi Province, has increased heavy-loaded trains and optimize coal transportation channels.

Furthermore, the Taiyuan north rolling stock depot has flexibly adjusted maintenance schedules to ensure that repaired trains are quickly put back into operation, making every effort to guarantee the transportation of key commodities such as coal for electricity production.

According to data released by the China State Railway Group, the country's railway operator, the railway system is expected to handle 12.4 million passenger trips on Monday, with additional 1,357 passenger trains arranged to cope with the high passenger flows.