12306 Never Authorized Third-Party Platforms, So Why Can They Still Sell Tickets? Buy from the Official Channel

When buying train tickets, many people have a habit: for convenience, they tap a few times on a third-party platform, and seeing “speed-up packs”, “dedicated ticket-grabbing”, or “dual channels” somehow sets their mind at ease. But have you ever wondered about this—Railway 12306 has clearly said that it has never authorized any third-party platform to sell tickets. So why can these platforms still offer ticket purchases and even charge a so-called “acceleration fee”? ...

October 9, 2026 · %d min read · Shen Lijun