As the 2025 Spring Festival travel rush kicks off nationwide on Jan 14, Zhangjiagang Station is preparing to accommodate an estimated 500,000 passengers over the 40-day period of "Chunyun", with an average daily flow of approximately 12,600 travelers.
China's railway system implemented a new train schedule from Jan 5, further expanding Zhangjiagang Station's rail network. With nine new passenger trains, the station now operates 177 trains daily, strengthening its position as a key transportation hub.
The National Immigration Administration announced today that it will fully relax and optimize the visa-free transit policy, which is effective immediately.
Construction on the south channel main tower of the Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge, which connects Zhangjiagang in Suzhou, Jinjiang in Taizhou, and Rugao in Nantong, recently surpassed the 100-meter mark.
On Aug 20, a new e-card service was introduced at all stations of the Shanghai-Nanjing High-Speed Railway along the Yangtze River and the Shanghai-Nanjing Intercity Railway, meaning passengers no longer need to book tickets before boarding.
The Shanghai-Nanjing High-Speed Railway along the Yangtze River officially entered trial operation on Aug 16, marking a significant milestone in the transportation infrastructure of the region.
The extension project of the Taicang-Changzhou section of the Shanghai-Wuhan Expressway was recently initiated.
The construction of supporting facilities of the Zhangjiagang-Jingjiang-Rugao Yangtze River Bridge recently started and will be completed by the end of April, local media outlets reported on Feb 26.