China Railway Group optimizes off-season ticket purchase discounts for the elderly and expands the time range to implement discounts

China News Service, October 3 According to the "China Railway" WeChat public account, following the implementation of preferential measures for elderly people to purchase tickets during the off-season from May to June this year, the China Railway Group has further optimized this measure to benefit the people. Seniors aged 60 and above will purchase tickets on October 18, 2026. Train tickets marked with the word "Jing" from Sunday (inclusive) to December 30 (inclusive) will enjoy the "discount" fare discount, further expanding the discount time range, no longer limited to mid-week periods, and relevant discount tickets will be on sale starting from October 4.

From May to June this year, the China Railway Group launched a 10% discount on executive fares for senior citizens during the off-peak season, helping more seniors to pursue "poetry and distance" by train. In order to better serve the travel of elderly passengers, the China Railway Group has recently optimized the off-season ticket purchase discounts for elderly passengers on the basis of carefully summarizing the previous work, and further expanded the preferential time range. It is no longer limited to mid-week periods. During the preferential service period, all can enjoy the "discount" fare discount.

Seniors who are 60 years old or above and use the People's Republic of China resident identity card, residence permit for Hong Kong and Macao residents, residence permit for Taiwan residents, Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao residents, Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan residents, permanent residence ID card for foreigners, temporary identity certificates and resident household registers to purchase tickets online or offline for railways with driving time from October 18 (inclusive) to December 30 (inclusive), 2026 12306 Train tickets marked with the word "Jing" can enjoy a 10% discount on the executive fare, and a "discount on top of the discount" is implemented. The relevant tickets are marked with the words "senior discount" on the order details and personal ticket pages; Chinese citizens who are 60 years old and above and hold a Disabled Military Certificate, a Disabled People's Police Certificate, or a National Comprehensive Fire Rescue Team Disabled Personnel Certificate can enjoy an additional 10% discount on the original preferential fare. Senior frequent flyer members who successfully purchase tickets for travel will continue to enjoy three times the points discount of ordinary frequent flyer members according to the current points rules. Points can be used to redeem train tickets or handle seat upgrades.

In the next step, the railway department will listen carefully to the opinions and suggestions of passengers, continue to improve the quality of aging-friendly services, launch more passenger transport products suitable for the elderly, continuously improve the travel experience for the elderly, and provide strong support for serving the elderly with warm and convenient travel and promoting the development of the elderly economy.