Spring Festival Highlights | The Slow Train: A "Link of Happiness" Between Mountains and Cities

A slow train carries the happiness of the people.While high-speed rail defines modern China, the 6433/4 "slow train" remains a vital lifeline in the Yanshan Mountains. Charging as little as 4 yuan, it serves as a "mobile market" for farmers like Ms. Fang to transport produce to urban buyers. With dedicated cargo racks and supportive staff, this service prioritizes community welfare over speed. Today, China maintains 81 pairs of these public welfare trains, ensuring that as the nation accelerates, the warmth of its development reaches every remote corner, leaving no one behind.

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By Li Yuanyuan, Luo Xu(intern) and Chen Siyang/ChinaYouthDaily

Photo by Chen Siyang