BEIJING, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese railway police nationwide have helped more than 14,960 travelers to pick up their lost property since the Spring Festival travel rush started on Jan. 21.

According to the railway police authorities, over 28.2 million yuan (about 4.2 million U.S. dollars) worth of items were returned to their owners.

Railway police across the country have strengthened information sharing and patrolling to provide more convenient help for travelers.

This year's Spring Festival travel rush lasts until March 1.