Passengers book tickets early to beat the rush (2)

This year's Spring Festival rush will last 40 days, from Jan 26 to March 6.

Online and phone bookings must be made between 7 am and 11 pm, but the ticket offices at different train stations may have different their opening times.

Online users can obtain the tickets at any station in China that has Internet ticket booking services. Passengers who book tickets via telephone can obtain tickets at any ticket booth or train station.

Foreign passengers can use their passports, residence certificates or entry-exit certificates to purchase tickets.