Spring Festival travel rush is an important window for observing the economy. This world's largest annual migration of people involves the interaction of tradition and modernity, balancing speed and temperature, and reflecting the complex texture of the socio-economic structure. Railways are the main force responsible for the Spring Festival travel rush. This year's Spring Festival travel rush, the national railway is expected to send 510 million passengers, exceeding the total population of the European Union. On the first day of the Spring Festival travel rush, the "My Railway Scenery" themed promotional activity was launched simultaneously at 31 major railway passenger stations, inviting passengers to raise their cameras, capture moments, and record the beautiful moments of their journey. 162000 kilometers of railway lines, 48000 kilometers of high-speed rail network, over 4800 standard multiple unit trains, with 510 million passengers. Our railway scenery, today's vibrant China. How far is the journey home from 0 to 160000 kilometers, witnessing the power of progress through the 'railway scenery'? The answer given by Wang Qi, a high-speed train maintenance technician at CRRC Tangshan Company, is: 160000 kilometers - enough to orbit the Earth's equator nearly 4 times. I work in Meizhou, Guangdong and live in Tangshan, Hebei Wang Qi said that Meizhou will open the Meilong section of the Longlong high-speed railway in September 2024, bringing the total length of China's railways to over 160000 kilometers. Tangshan, on the other hand, gave birth to China's first self built railway and is located at the landmark of China's railway "zero kilometer". From Meizhou to Tangshan, from "160000 kilometers" to "0 kilometers", Wang Qi only took less than a day. From 0 to 160000 kilometers, China's railways have traveled for over 100 years. Everything starts with a 35 kilometer artificial river called the Coal River in Fengnan District, Tangshan. In 1876, Tang Tingshu, the general manager of Kaiping Mining Bureau, proposed the construction of railways for transportation during the exploration of coal mines. But due to strong opposition from conservative forces, it was eventually changed to digging an artificial river, also known as the Coal River. In 1881, Kaiping Coal Mine produced an average of 300 tons of coal per day, and transportation once again became a bottleneck. To this end, the Self Strengthening Movement mediated and coordinated with multiple parties, finally pushing for the groundbreaking of the Tangxu Railway. At the end of that year, the 9.7-kilometer-long Tangxu Railway was completed, marking the first step for China's railway industry. However, in the collision between "a thousand miles a day" and "obstructing my feng shui", the Qing government strongly opposed the use of locomotives, ultimately resulting in the strange phenomenon of "mules and horses pulling trains". China is struggling to enter the 'railway era'. In the following decades, countless patriots embraced the ideal of building a strong country, constructing railways and strengthening industries, but in the midst of war, road rights were lost and factories were destroyed. In 1912, facing the poverty and weakness of China, Mr. Sun Yat sen lamented, "In today's world, there is no country without railways. In his "Industrial Plan," he proposed to "make China a modern power with 100000 miles (about 160000 kilometers) of railways." However, due to the semi colonial and semi feudal society, the total length of China's railways was less than 22000 kilometers until the founding of the People's Republic of China. Turning point, starting from this moment! In 1950, the entire Chengdu Chongqing Railway began construction; In 1952, the construction of Baocheng Railway and Lanxin Railway began; In 1955, the Yingxia Railway officially started construction... China Railway caught up. In 1978, 52000 kilometers; In 2003, 73000 kilometers; In 2012, 98000 kilometers; In 2024, 160000 kilometers... a century of struggle, realizing dreams today, Mr. Sun Yat sen's plan has come true. Only under the leadership of the CPC can the railway dream, the dream of becoming a powerful country and the dream of rejuvenation be truly ignited! Today, China has the most modern railway network and the most developed high-speed railway network in the world. Nowadays, the operating mileage of China's railways has exceeded 162000 kilometers, covering 99% of cities with a population of over 200000 in the country; The operating mileage of high-speed rail has exceeded 48000 kilometers, covering 96% of cities with a population of over 500000. Today in China, railways connect the vast land of China in an unprecedented way. Wang Qi, a native of Tangshan, was able to travel south and work in Guangdong. After graduating from university, I joined CRRC Tangshan Company as a high-speed train maintenance technician Wang Qi said that our work extends wherever the high-speed train arrives. Coal River, which has been shut down for nearly 10 years, has transformed into a unique scenic spot and attracted visitors from all over due to its convenient transportation. This Spring Festival, Wang Qi specially took his wife and children to check in at "Hetou Old Street". As night falls, the lights on both sides of the Coal River shine brightly, and dancers dressed in Tang costumes dance gracefully. It's really hard to imagine Wang Qi sighed and said that the "Coal River" once prospered due to coal transportation, declined due to pollution, and now has undergone transformation due to governance and renovation. Data shows that during the Spring Festival holiday, the Hetou Old Street scenic area has received over 510000 visitors. Thanks to the continuous acceleration of the "Beijing Tianjin Hebei Railway", the proportion of tourists in Beijing has exceeded 20%. Looking at China through the 'railway scenery', from 0 to 160000 kilometers, this is a microcosm of a country catching up and a witness to China's takeoff. From CR400 to CR450, touching the pulse of innovation through the "railway scenery", Zhou Yi chose to stick to his post during this Spring Festival. But he witnessed the most beautiful railway scenery in the hearts of train enthusiasts worldwide: the CR450 high-speed train prototype was tested on the line! On December 29, 2024, the world's fastest high-speed train, the CR450 EMU prototype, made a stunning debut. On January 22, 2025, the CR450 high-speed train prototype was officially launched for testing at the National Railway Test Base of Beijing Academy of Railway Sciences in Northern China. This is a necessary task before the CR450 high-speed train is put into operation As a researcher at the Locomotive and Rolling Stock Research Institute of the China Academy of Railway Sciences, Zhou Yi explained that "the prototype train can only truly carry passengers after undergoing performance verification such as type testing and completing a 600000 kilometer operation assessment." The period around the Spring Festival is a critical stage for the traction performance and electromagnetic compatibility testing of the CR450 high-speed train. The traction system, known as the "heart" of high-speed trains, can provide strong power continuously, efficiently, and safely, which is related to the safety of train operation. During the experiment, team members were fully focused on the driver's screen, persevering by the track in the cold, closely monitoring various data, and never letting go of any technical doubts. The preparation work for the "Future Star" CR450 is orderly; In the traffic test during the Spring Festival travel rush, CR400 bravely took on a heavy burden. Data shows that during the Spring Festival travel rush in the Year of the Snake, there are over 1400 standard trains on the Fuxing Express running across the vast land. From version 1.0 to high-altitude, intelligent, and intelligent upgrade models, technical personnel have continuously innovated and upgraded the CR400. "The research and development of CR400 is the first time that Chinese people have carried out forward research and development of EMUs, and based on this, Chinese standards have been established." Zhou Yi said that it is the independent intellectual property system established by CR400 that gives us the strength and confidence to develop CR450. Jumping out of the train to watch the Spring Festival travel rush, in this great migration, scenes empowered by technology are everywhere - igniting the "number" engine, making the Spring Festival travel rush more convenient. The daily ticket sales reached 21.555 million, with an average of 50 billion visits per day. It only takes 1.8 seconds from submitting a request to issuing a ticket... During the Spring Festival travel rush in the Year of the Snake, the world's largest real-time ticketing trading system, Railway 12306, relies on its huge computing power and powerful system to enable hundreds of millions of people to purchase tickets at their fingertips. In one second, the Pangu Railway model can scan thousands of photos and accurately identify train fault points; In just one minute, navigation software can calculate the optimal charging plan for an 800 kilometer journey, making it convenient for new energy vehicle owners to return home... With computing power and new quality productivity in the digital economy era, the Spring Festival travel rush is more efficient and convenient. Artificial intelligence helps make Spring Festival travel safer. High definition cameras are installed along the high-speed railway line, and real-time high-definition videos of road conditions are transmitted back through the railway network. The intelligent system sends safety alerts in a timely manner... With the support of artificial intelligence, this year's high-speed railway drivers of China Railway Zhengzhou Bureau have gained "thousand mile eyes", making driving safer. As one of the most active fields of global innovation, China's generative artificial intelligence products are flourishing, continuously empowering thousands of industries, profoundly changing the Spring Festival travel rush, and reshaping the Chinese economy. Relevant research shows that there are more than 4500 enterprises related to the artificial intelligence industry system in China, and the scale of the core industry is nearly 600 billion yuan. Looking at China through the "railway scenery", innovation leads and digital intelligence empowers, creating a vibrant and technologically revitalized Spring Festival travel rush in China. From the Fuxing Express to the "Little Slowly" Experience the Potential of Development through the "Railway Landscape". Has your speed of returning home increased this year? In the eyes of Ms. Liu, a resident of Langfang, Hebei, the Huaixing intercity railway has made air rail intermodal transportation a reality. After getting off the plane, switching to high-speed rail makes the way home more convenient. In the eyes of Cui He, a graduate student at Beijing Technology and Business University, the road home can be fast or slow, fast or warm. From Beijing to Changting Town in Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province, the journey home is over 1600 kilometers, and the high-speed rail only takes more than 6 hours to travel over 1500 kilometers; The second half of the journey was only 74 kilometers, but it took over 2 hours. But Cui He said, "Whether it's the first half of the journey fast or the second half slow, they are all precious." The only passenger train between Mudanjiang and Changting Town has been shuttling between the forest and snowy plains for more than 70 years, stopping at every station, never stopping in wind and snow. In winter, with heavy snow blocking the mountains, it becomes the only means of transportation for the villagers along the route. Slow persistence, regardless of cost, warms people's hearts and nurtures new opportunities. This year when he returned home, Cui He found that there were more unfamiliar faces on the slow train. Riding on the east wind of the ice and snow economy, the snow scenery in Changting Town has attracted tourists from both China and abroad. This small slow train, which is almost the same age as the Republic, has become a bonus point, attracting tourists to check-in and take photos. Transportation connects production and consumption, bringing cities and rural areas closer together. In the context of the Spring Festival travel rush, the world's most developed transportation network ensures smooth "arteries", improves "microcirculation", and unleashes the unlimited potential of the domestic circulation. Express awesome, luggage "first", the journey is easier. Compare goods and arrive first. On the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, at Shenzhen North Station, Ms. Wang, who had just returned to Shenzhen from Hunan, only brought a "mini" suitcase. "Large items are sent by express delivery, and now they have arrived at her doorstep." Behind the "luggage first" is the rapid development of the express logistics industry, fully meeting the needs of new travel. According to data from the State Post Bureau, over 1.9 billion parcels were collected and delivered nationwide during this year's Spring Festival holiday. Among them, high-speed rail also provides assistance. Since the operation of the Zhengzhou Chongqing high-speed rail express demonstration line one year ago, the volume of goods sent has steadily increased, exceeding one million pieces and transporting more than 7000 tons of goods cumulatively. Innovate supply, optimize services, and provide a more comfortable experience. Nowadays, the carriage has become a 'food train' On the G808 train, Zhou Haoming tasted small dishes and was full of praise. This year's Spring Festival travel rush, the railway department has introduced new products and launched regional specialty cuisine. On the high-speed train from Zhengzhou to Shanghai, you can eat Henan's "Zhumadian Queshan Chestnut Chicken", and on the regular speed train from Nanchang to Beijing, you can eat freshly made "Jiangxi stir fry"... In addition, with the increasingly convenient food delivery service, wherever the high-speed train goes, the food will be tasted. The 'new generation of young people' has diverse needs and a strong willingness to consume. Transportation lays the foundation, seizes new demands, and consumer vitality will continue to ignite. Looking at China through the "railway scenery", the transportation is convenient, the circulation is smooth, and the mobile China contains the potential for development. From China to the world, the charm of openness can be perceived through the "railway scenery". If you ask about the most unique railway scenery during this year's Spring Festival travel rush, there are undoubtedly many foreign faces. We're also here to catch up with the Spring Festival travel rush, it's unbelievable In fact, I have never been to a rural area in China, and I don't believe there are photos as beautiful as those online The first "intangible cultural heritage version" of the Spring Festival, coupled with the relaxation and optimization of visa free transit policies, has made "experiencing the Chinese New Year in China" a new trend. Data shows that during the Spring Festival holiday, China received over 3.43 million inbound tourists, a year-on-year increase of 6.2%. Among them, a four person team aimed the camera at China's high-speed railway. Wuyuan is the hometown of Mr. Zhan Tianyou, the father of Chinese railways,