Original title: China in New Year | Happy Year on the "Slow Train" on the Warm Home Road

On January 15, Xi'an, China Central Broadcasting Network reported (reporter: Wang Yiping, correspondent: Fei Yaobin, Li Gaiqun) that the 6063/4 "slow public service trains" from Guangyuan to Baoji, undertaken by Xi'an Passenger Transport Section of Xi'an Bureau Group, had been running for 65 years since 1958. As a means of daily travel for villagers in mountainous areas and a means of transportation for students along the line, this train has always adhered to the purpose of "the People's Railway for the People" for many years, centering on the three major themes of "student assistance, poverty alleviation and inheritance", constantly improved train service facilities and equipment, helped rural revitalization, and provided considerate services for villagers along the line. The social influence of the brand of "public service slow train" is also expanding.

January 14, 2023, the Lunar New Year, is also the first Spring Festival transportation after this slow train is replaced by air-conditioned vehicles. Red lanterns, red spring couplets, red Chinese knots, festive window decorations and lucky characters symbolize happiness and reunion, and make the whole carriage lively and lively.

Realistic view of the train (shot by Liu Songlin from CCTV)

"Good New Year, fellow villagers. We are here today to hold a blessing event for the New Year. I wish you all a prosperous new year and good luck in the Year of the Rabbit!"

"The golden wind brings spring, the bauhinia flowers have opened, and the spring thunder drums and gongs are beating on the earth in February..." A song "Happy China Year" opened the prelude to the activity.

Subsequently, the program of poetry recitation with music, instrument performance, guitar playing and singing, etc. was brilliant, constantly pushing the activity to a climax. The warm and festive atmosphere infected the passengers. Uncle Cui Xiaomin, 68 years old from Lueyang County, volunteered to sing the song "A Pot of Old Wine" and the Peking Opera "Celebration Wine" impromptu. The wonderful singing won warm applause and bursts of applause resounded through the carriage.

"Villagers, I am Xiang Baolin, the conductor of the 6063 slow train. On behalf of all the train staff, I wish everyone a prosperous day, good health and great wealth in the new year." The conductor smiled to Baolin and sent warm wishes to the villagers, and gave them the Spring Festival couplets and the character "Fu" one by one.

Realistic view of the train (shot by Liu Songlin from CCTV)

The Spring Festival couplets here are very popular. Wei Jinzhong, the conductor there, is writing the Spring Festival couplets and Fu characters with a brush.

"Xiangchang, I've been looking for you for a long time. You are here!" Wang Xiaorong, who often takes slow trains to sell vegetables, said in Sichuan dialect. "This is Xiaonian. Here are some peanuts, walnuts and some side dishes for you."

The slow train has been running for many years. It has always been its duty to provide considerate services to fellow villagers, and has received unanimous praise from fellow passengers. Wang Xiaorong came here today to thank the conductor and all members of the slow train team for their meticulous help on weekdays.

"Good New Year, little friend. My aunt gave you a bunny and wished you happy every day." The conductor Gu Yuxin handed the cute bunny doll to Xiaodoudou. Xiaodoudou, who has not returned to his hometown for several years, came back with his parents today. Looking at the red hot, festive and lively carriages and happy people, he was very happy.

Doudou's mother said, "The last time I brought my children back, it was the green car I took three years ago. Unexpectedly, this time I changed to an air-conditioned car. The car is clean and tidy. Every car has an electric tea stove and the car is warm."

"Yes, the carriage is warm in winter and cool in summer, so it is convenient to drink water." The fellow townsmen nearby echoed.

Realistic view of the train (shot by Liu Songlin from CCTV)

Since the change of 6063 slow trains to air-conditioned trains in September 2022, the Baoji Fourth Crew has always been working hard to implement the service concept of "people first, passengers first", actively creating safe and warm service brand trains, and providing convenient conditions for the travel of villagers in mountainous areas along the line.

"Happy New Year, happy New Year, wish everyone a happy New Year, we sing, we dance, wish everyone a happy New Year..." The train staff and fellow passengers sang this joyful and lively song together, wishing everyone a prosperous new year. The slow train is always on the way to becoming rich.