China's summer railway travel season wrapped up on Sunday with record passenger and freight volumes, according to the China State Railway Group, the national railway operator, on Monday.

During the 62-day travel rush from July 1 to Sunday, the national railway network carried a total of 943 million passenger trips, up 4.7 percent year-on-year, setting a new high for the same period. Freight transport also set a new record and remained robust, with 702 million metric tons moved by national railways, an increase of 4.8 percent from a year earlier.

The company said railway services operated safely and smoothly throughout the period, meeting surging passenger demand while ensuring a steady flow of goods. The record figures highlight the expanding role of China's railways in facilitating travel and supporting economic activity during the busy summer season.