First day of Spring Festival travel rush in Shenyang

Passengers queue to check in at Shenyang Railway Station in Shenyang, capital of Liaoning province, on Feb 1. The day marked the first day of the 2018 Spring Festival travel rush which will last until March 12. Around 2.85 million trips are expected to be made during the period, with 71,000 people traveling daily. Trains from Shenyang Railway Station mainly head to Beijing, Harbin, Jiamusi and Qiqihar. [Photo/Xinhua]

Two police officers introduce an online service platform for passengers at Shenyang Railway Station, Feb 1. Passengers can call the police, and ask for help via the platform during the travel period. [Photo/Xinhua]

Free yogurt is given to passengers at Shenyang Railway Station, Feb 1. [Photo/Xinhua]