中国国家铁路集团有限公司

CR Issues First Electronic Train Ticket Invoice: CCTV

Published：2024-11-18

Starting from November 1, China officially began promoting the use of electronic invoices in the railway passenger transport sector. A passenger traveling from Kunshan to Suzhou, Jiangsu, was fortunate enough to receive the first-ever electronic train ticket invoice in the country. The invoice includes details such as the invoice number, issuance date, train number, departure and arrival stations, travel date, seat, fare, passenger identity information and a QR code. Passengers can directly log into their railway 12306 account to request an electronic invoice. After receiving the invoice, there is no need to print a paper ticket for reimbursement.

　　The deadline for issuing electronic invoices is within 180 days after the journey is completed or after payment of ticket cancellation (rebooking) fees. During this period, passengers can apply for an electronic invoice through their railway 12306 account. To accommodate varying travel habits and acceptance levels, the railway passenger service has introduced a transitional period for the full digitalization of electronic invoices. This transition period will last from November 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. During this period, both paper reimbursement vouchers and electronic invoices can be issued. However, passengers can choose only one type, and once issued, the form of the invoice cannot be changed.