School starts soon

Have you all bought your train tickets?

Have you packed your luggage?

Especially the freshmen of 2026

Have you used the new student ticket reservation function?

Don't worry! It's all prepared for you.

A Guide to Buying Tickets and Traveling

New student reservation ticketing function

August 1-30, 2026

Train ticket reservation service for students

Added new student reservation function

Eligible freshmen of 2026

On the 12306 railway mobile app

Enter from the "My" option

"Student Ticket Booking Service" Section

Check the "New Student Enrollment" box

New students who did not fill in their student discount eligibility information

Fill in the information truthfully according to the instructions.

You can book tickets after submitting your application.

After completing the reservation and ticket purchase

The 12306 railway system will

The reservation must be fulfilled between 00:00 and 07:00 on the 16th day before departure.

And the status of fulfillment

Notify ticket purchasers via SMS

After successful redemption

Ticket purchasers must pay for the tickets before 11 PM on the same day.

What if a new student doesn't have a student ID? Don't panic!

Student qualification verification can also be conducted offline.

New students can take the bus

Bring your ID card and admission notice.

After completing the qualification verification at the station window, you can have your ticket checked and board the train.

Alternatively, you can bring your ID card and admission notice.

Enter the station and board the train through the manual ticket check channel.

at the same time

New passengers who need to purchase

Student discount tickets after September 14th

You may also bring your ID card and admission notice.

Purchase at offline window

List of items you can bring on a train

Tickets and documents are ready

Many people struggle when packing their luggage.

Large and small bags, bottles and jars

Can I bring all of these on the train?

Come and check your own.

Luggage and belongings!

(Source: CCTV News)