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Aerial views of the high-speed train base in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 9, 2025. (Photos: China News Service/Wang Gang)



Yongjin high-speed train base started operation in Nongbo, marking the inaugural of the first high-speed train depot across a 100-meter river in the Yangtze River Delta. The base plans to construct 40 tracks with 24 tracks and 6 inspection tracks already completed, which can provide maintenance, sewage and cleaning services for 12 high-speed rail EMUs at the same time.



An automatic car washing system operates at the Yongjin high-speed train base in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 9, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Gang)




A high-speed train arrives at the Yongjin high-speed train base in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 9, 2025. (Photos: China News Service/Wang Gang)





Staff members inspect a high-speed train at the Yongjin high-speed train base in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 9, 2025. (Photos: China News Service/Wang Gang)

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An aerial drone photo taken on April 14, 2025 shows the construction site of Fujin Railway Station for the expansion project of the Jiamusi-Tongjiang Railway, in Jiamusi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

Recently, the renovation of Fujin Railway Station, the first station upgraded in the capacity expansion project of the Jiamusi-Tongjiang Railway, has officially kicked off.

The capacity expansion project, spanning a total length of 258.25 kilometers, with 21 railway stations along the route, is expected to enhance the railway's train handling capacity by three times.

Upon completion, the Jiamusi-Tongjiang Railway will further meet the needs of the China-Europe freight train services in Tongjiang Railway Port and provide a more convenient and efficient transport corridor for the region. (Photos by Wu Yunan/Wang Song/Xinhua)




Aerial drone photos taken on April 14, 2025 shows the construction site of Fujin Railway Station for the expansion project of the Jiamusi-Tongjiang Railway, in Jiamusi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.(Photos by Wu Yunan/Wang Song/Xinhua)




Workers are pictured at the construction site of Fujin Railway Station for the expansion project of the Jiamusi-Tongjiang Railway, in Jiamusi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 14, 2025.(Photos by Xinhua/Wang Song)

New tourist train from Zhengzhou Railway Bureau, "中原铁道·大河之南号"

The themed tourist train "Yichun" departed from Harbin, Heilongjiang province on Saturday morning, carrying over 100 happy tourists from countries and regions including Singapore and Malaysia to experience the world of Chinese movies. [All Photos provided to chinadaily.com.cn]







As one activity of the "China Movie Consumption Year" initiative, which kicked off on Friday, "China Travel with Chinese Film" is hosted by the National Film Administration and China State Railway Group, actively exploring and expanding new opportunities for tourism consumption to fully meet the growing demand for enriched travel experiences.







Over the next week, tourists on the themed train will visit well-known attractions and filming locations in Harbin and Yichun. Along the journey, there will be activities such as screenings of classic, historical, cultural and documentary films, broadcasting of movie songs, exhibition of movie posters and images, displays of movie-themed cultural and creative products, as well as interactive discussions.

While enjoying the beautiful scenery and tasting delicious food, foreign tourists will be shown the unique cultural charm of Chinese movies.

China Railway Chengdu Group Co Ltd train attendants undergo training in preparation for the upcoming May Day holiday in Southwest China's Chongqing on April 27, 2025. The initiative aims to enhance staffs expertise and deliver an improved travel experience with attentive services for passengers. [Photos by Su Zhigang/for chinadaily.com.cn]

An aerial drone photo taken on April 28, 2025 shows the Guangzhou South Railway Station, which will be linked via a linking-up line with Guangzhou Railway Station in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. The construction of the linking-up line connecting Guangzhou Railway Station and Guangzhou South Railway Station has recently been accelerated. The linking-up line will improve the transportation accessibility of the city after its completion. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)



This photo taken on April 28, 2025 shows the construction site of a linking-up line connecting Guangzhou Railway Station and Guangzhou South Railway Station in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province.



Staff members work at the construction site of a linking-up line connecting Guangzhou Railway Station and Guangzhou South Railway Station in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 28, 2025.




A technician conducts inspection before the starting of a giant shield tunneling machine at the construction site of a linking-up line connecting Guangzhou Railway Station and Guangzhou South Railway Station in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 28, 2025.



A staff member operates a giant shield tunneling machine at the construction site of a linking-up line connecting Guangzhou Railway Station and Guangzhou South Railway Station in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 28, 2025.

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Passengers board a train at Yangzhou Railway Station in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 29, 2025. China's railway network is expected to handle approximately 144 million passenger trips during the eight-day May Day holiday travel rush, which kicked off on Tuesday, the national railway operator said. (Photo by Meng Delong/Xinhua)



A drone photo shows a bullet train running in Yantai City, east China's Shandong Province, April 29, 2025. (Photo by Sun Wentan/Xinhua)



Passengers wait to board a train at Tengzhou East Railway Station in Tengzhou, east China's Shandong Province, April 29, 2025. (Photo by Li Zongxian/Xinhua)



Passengers wait to board a train at Shijiazhuang Railway Station in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, April 29, 2025. (Photo by Chen Qibao/Xinhua)



Passengers check in at Lishui Railway Station in Lishui City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 29, 2025.(Photo by Hu Xiaofei/Xinhua)



Passengers arrive at Harbin Railway Station in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 29, 2025. (Photo by Yuan Yong/Xinhua)



A staff member helps a passenger at Jinhua Railway Station in Jinhua, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 29, 2025. (Photo by Hu Xiaofei/Xinhua)

Maintenance workers have a meeting before a patrol mission at a station of Metro Line 2 in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 29, 2025. As the last subway train of the day returns to the depot, more than 100 power supply maintenance workers from China Railway Construction Electrification Bureau enter their busiest hours in the 28.7-kilometer-long tunnel of Harbin Metro Line 2.

Subway power supply maintenance has to deal with high-voltage power systems and is done in dusty environment. Routine inspections are often carried out on equipment more than three meters high. It demands workers to be both brave and meticulous. The maintenance works are all carried out between midnight and 4 a.m., with workers patrolling throughout the tunnel.

In the stillness of the night, these maintenance workers work industriously through the underground tunnels, ensuring the stable operation of the metro power supply. (Xinhua/Wang Song)



Maintenance workers Lu Wang (R) and Chi Hailong work at a station of Metro Line 2 in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 30, 2025.(Xinhua/Wang Song)



Maintenance worker Lu Wang checks technical parameters during a patrol mission at a station of Metro Line 2 in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 30, 2025.(Xinhua/Wang Song)



Maintenance worker He Nao (R) wears a safety device at a station of Metro Line 2 in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 29, 2025.(Xinhua/Wang Song)



Maintenance workers patrol at a station of Metro Line 2 in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 30, 2025.(Xinhua/Wang Song)



Maintenance worker Zhang Hao works at a station of Metro Line 2 in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 30, 2025.(Xinhua/Wang Song)



Maintenance workers Lu Wang (L) and Chi Hailong work at a station of Metro Line 2 in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 30, 2025.(Xinhua/Wang Song)



Maintenance worker He Haifei works at a station of Metro Line 2 in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 30, 2025.(Xinhua/Wang Song)

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Passengers wave goodbye from a carriage of a tourism train at Tianjin Railway Station on March 15. The 12-day journey passed through scenic spots in Jiangxi, Hunan, and Guangdong provinces. [TONG YU/CHINA NEWS SERVICE]

'Silver-haired' trains

Designed for comfort, convenience and culture, these tourism trains cater specifically to elderly travelers. Known for their slower pace and curated routes, they are part of a growing trend among China's aging population.

The "silver-haired" tourism trains, linking multiple scenic sites along the route, are usually regular speed trains. They have gained tremendous popularity among seniors, thanks to features such as a relaxed travel pace, multiple scenic stops, safety, convenience and affordability.

Each train journey typically spans several days and includes stops at major tourist destinations. For example, the Beijing to Xinjiang route passes through Ningxia Hui autonomous region and Gansu province, connecting scenic spots such as Zhongwei, Zhangye, Jiayuguan and Turpan. The trains stop at those railway stations along the route.

Upon arrival at each station, buses are ready to take passengers directly to the tourist sites. Meals are arranged at local restaurants, and at night, travelers return to their assigned sleeping berths onboard — making the train both a mode of transportation and a mobile "home base". Travelers can also choose to stay in hotels, instead of on the train, in order to enjoy the local culture and atmosphere accordingly.



Passengers enjoy delicacies aboard a tourism train in Nyingchi, Xizang autonomous region, on March 26. Over 300 tourists from across the country embarked on a journey to explore the salt lakes, snow-capped mountains and grasslands of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. [Photo/Xinhua]



Passengers play Chinese chess aboard a "silver-haired" tourism train departing from Nanchang in Jiangxi province and heading to Fuzhou in Fujian province on April 13. [LI JIAHUI/FOR CHINA DAILY]



Passengers and workers pose for a photo on a tourism train departing from Nanchang on April 13. [LI JIAHUI/FOR CHINA DAILY]



An aerial view of a panda-themed tourism train in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on March 28. The train provides dedicated services to senior passengers, with 68 percent aged 60 and above. [Photo/Xinhua]