(Yicai Global) Jan. 9 -- A wave of travelers hit Shanghai’s railroad stations on Jan. 7, the first day of the Spring Festival holiday rush.

The 40-day rush period kicked off this year with about 230,000 travelers leaving the city by train. To meet demand, Shanghai’s rail operators reopened all routes and will run an additional 272 trains across China.

Passengers wearing face masks wait in line for a high-speed train to arrive at Hongqiao Railway Station.

Passengers come and go outside Shanghai Railway Station in Jing’an district.

Teachers from the Shanghai Railway Bureau Calligraphers Association write good luck banners for passengers in the waiting area of Hongqiao Railway Station as part of a Spring Festival campaign. Children can pick up free holiday-themed bunny dolls.

A service robot sprays disinfectant in the waiting hall at Hongqiao Railway Station.

Editor: Martin Kadiev