Migrant workers pack into the railway station to board a train in Fuyang, east China's Anhui Province. China's 'Chun Yun', which means travelling during traditional Chinese Spring Festival, kicked off half a month ahead of the official time between February 3 and March 14, which the Railway Ministry predicted would saw a passenger flow of million. The annual train fare hike during the holiday season was scrapped begining this year.

Migrant workers pack into the railway station.

People wait to check in at the Beijing West Railway Station.

A child looks out of a train window as her mother smiles aside at the Beijing West Railway Station in Beijing.

Migrant workers and their children walk towards the railway station.

Migrant workers carrying their luggage walk towards the railway station.

(Xinhua News Agency January 22, 2007)