BEIJING -- China has seen 823 million railway passenger trips between July 1, the start of the summer travel rush, and Aug 23, data from the country's railway operator revealed on Sunday.

This figure marks an increase of 6.4 percent from the same period of 2024, according to China State Railway Group Co Ltd.

During the period, the daily average number of passenger trips handled by the country's railways stood at 15.23 million, the group said.

The summer travel rush is usually a busy season for the railway network, fueled by college students returning home as well as increased family and tourist travels during the summer holiday.

The railway operator added that a series of measures have been rolled out to cater to surging demand -- including boosting capacity on popular routes and during favored time slots, while also partnering with local cultural and tourism groups to enhance travel services.