中国铁路2026年上半年接待外国旅客1231万人次（同比增长33.6%）——对旅行意味着什么
中国国家铁路集团报告显示，2026年上半年外国旅客出行达1231万人次，同比增长33.6%，主要受12306英文App、外国护照核验改进及扩大免签政策推动。
核心观点
China railways handled 12.31 million foreign passenger trips in H1 2026, a 33.6% year-on-year increase driven by the 12306 English app, foreign passport e-gates at major stations, and expanded visa-free access. Foreign travelers now account for a small but fast-growing share of China railway ridership, making multi-city train itineraries more practical than ever.
报道正文
最后审核： 2026年8月1日 · 影响： 中等 · 来源： 中国国家铁路集团
发生了什么变化
根据中国国家铁路集团，2026年上半年全国铁路共记录23亿人次旅客出行，外国旅客虽占比很小，但增长迅速。33.6%的同比增长远高于整体铁路客流5%的增幅。
多项基础设施和政策变化使这一增长成为可能。12306 App 现已提供真正的英文界面，支持外国护照注册、国际信用卡（Visa、Mastercard、JCB）以及可在10分钟内完成的实时护照核验。在北京南站、上海虹桥站、广州南站和西安北站等主要车站，外国护照持有者现在可以使用自动电子闸机，而无需在人工柜台排队。
**国家移民管理局（NIA）**也发挥了关键作用。55国240小时过境免签政策现已覆盖24个省份，使短期访问者的多城市铁路行程更加可行。2026年上半年，77.7%的外国入境者免签入境，其中许多游客继续乘火车旅行。
下一步
- Download the 12306 app before departure and register with your passport and overseas phone number. 2. Add a Visa, Mastercard, or JCB card in payment settings and test with a small purchase. 3. Plan rail segments within the 15-day booking window as popular routes sell out fast on weekends.
可能变化的部分
E-gate acceptance for foreign passports varies by station. Major hubs like Beijing South and Shanghai Hongqiao are reliable, but smaller provincial stations may still use manual counters. Third-party booking platforms like Trip.com charge handling fees that 12306 does not.
常见问题
Can I use the 12306 English app with a foreign passport in 2026?
Yes. The 12306 app supports English interface, foreign passport registration, and international credit card payment. Passport verification takes under 10 minutes.
Do I need a Chinese phone number to book train tickets on 12306?
No. Overseas phone numbers are accepted for 12306 registration and SMS verification. A Chinese number is not required for booking or e-ticket boarding.
Which train stations accept foreign passports at automated e-gates?
Over 30 major HSR stations, including Beijing South, Shanghai Hongqiao, Guangzhou South, and Xi'an North, accept foreign passports at e-gates as of mid-2026.