Railway 12306

The official mobile ticketing app developed by China Railway Corporation

Developed by China Railway, Railway 12306 serves the people—empowering seamless train ticket purchases. As the exclusive online booking platform (including mobile app) authorized by China Railway, Railway 12306 never partners with third-party vendors for ticket sales.

Key features:

Transparent pricing: No hidden fees like acceleration packages, forced insurance purchases, or membership charges—just straightforward ticket booking.

[Real-time updates] Accurate train delay/cancellation notices, departure/arrival times, and carriage details ensure stress-free travel.

[Comprehensive solutions] Over 100 integrated services—from train/flight/bus tickets to hotels, meals, and tours—simplify your journey.

[Inclusive design] Large-font mode for seniors and accessibility features for visually impaired users create barrier-free navigation.

Core services:

Train ticket reservations

1. Standby tickets. Sold out? Submit a standby request—we automatically secure tickets when cancellations or new routes become available.

2. Seat selection. Prefer window views, aisle access, upper/lower berths? Specify your ideal seat/bed with one tap.

3. Smart transfers. No direct routes? Our system instantly generates optimized connection plans.

4. Station displays Check real-time departure/arrival boards for smoother station navigation and passenger pickups.

[Flight bookings]

Official airline partnerships deliver authenticated ticket services for worry-free air travel.

[Bus tickets]

Nationwide coverage with flexible schedules—book tickets and check station/route info across China's intercity bus network.

Multimodal transport

Integrated air-rail-bus-ferry booking and info hub saves time while expanding travel options.

[Travel extras]

Complete journey solutions: High-speed rail meals, hotels, station transfers, rail tours, attraction tickets, shopping, insurance—all in one app.

Support services

Temporary boarding passes, special assistance requests, and lost item recovery streamline your experience.

Loyalty program

Earn and redeem points for tickets and premium benefits.

Stay connected

WeChat official account: Railway 12306

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