The 2026 New Year's holiday starts on January 1 and ends on January 3. The patronage of lines operated by BJMTR is expected to reach 4.454 million. Specifically, the patronage of Line 4-Daxing is expected to reach 2.138 million, Line 14 is expected to reach 1.507 million, Line 16 is expected to reach 0.494 million, and Line 17 is expected to reach 0.316 million. In response to passenger demand for short-distance travel, shopping district visits, and railway transfers, BJMTR implements multiple measures such as extending operating hours, optimizing passenger transport organization, and enhancing equipment inspection to fully ensure safe and smooth travel for passengers.
Operating hours will be extended to facilitate passenger travel
To ensure the safe and smooth New Year's Eve activities on December 31, BJMTR Line 4-Daxing's Xihong Men station, Beijing South Railway station, Beijing Zoo station, and Zhongguancun station, as well as Line 14's Zaoying station, Jiangtai station, and Jiulongshan station, will extend their operating hours.
During the extended operation period, each station will deploy additional staff to provide guidance at key points such as ticket vending machines, AFGs, and platforms to facilitate passenger travel.
Enhancing passenger services and improving travel experience
In light of the passenger flow characteristics during the holiday shopping and short-distance travel period, stations operated by BJMTR have proactively developed targeted passenger transport organization plans based on their specific passenger flow situations, especially for stations near railway transfer stations, scenic spots, and commercial areas.
Additionally, Line 17 commenced through-train service on December 27, with Dongdaqiao station providing transfer to Line 6 and Yong'anli station providing transfer to Line 1. Stations have added staffed posts in transfer passages, and adopted measures such as playing considerate broadcast announcements and putting up clear signs to facilitate efficient transfers for passengers and improve travel efficiency.
Heart-warming initiatives for winter operations creates a warm and comfortable travel environment.
During the winter transport period, BJMTR has launched multiple service measures focusing on low temperatures and possible snowfall to ensure passengers travel warmly and comfortably.
In addition, passengers can plan their journeys in advance by using BJMTR WeChat mini-program to check travel routes, in-station facilities, and lost and found items across the metro's network. Real-time service updates and weather information are also available via the official BJMTR Weibo account, helping passengers better plan their trips.