The Spring Festival travel rush kicks off on January 17, and will last until Feb 25. About 1.18 billion passenger trips are expected during China's largest annual travel rush this year, up 35.6% year-on-year. Photos show passengers in Beijing West Railway Station, which is expected to transport 3 million people during the 40-day travel season. The station has added five health code inspection machines, an atomizing disinfection robot, two free mask dispenser machines and sanitizer to ensure people travel safe amid COVID-19. Photos: Li Hao/GT