The Yangtze River Delta region could see 7.9 million railway passengers during the upcoming New Year holiday travel rush and train services will be increased to satisfy demand, China Railway Shanghai Group announced on Tuesday.

The railway travel peak of the holiday will last four days from Thursday, with highs on the second and fourth days, the group said.

Newly opened railways such as Shanghai-Suzhou-NantongandYancheng-Nantonghigh-speed railways are expected to boost tourist traffic, the group said.

Extra train services between Shanghai andNantongrailway stations, ShanghaiHongqiaoand Guangzhou South railway stations, Shanghai Hongqiao andZhuhairailway stations, and from Shanghai toLianyungang,Xuzhou,Huai'an,Suqianand Nanjing directions will operate, the group said.

Passengers must wear masks during their trips and cooperate with temperature and health QR code checks.