The railway tracks running from north to south are like rushing rivers, supporting the backbone of China's economic development. In the vast expanse of China, the railway network is like a bloodline, connecting the city and the countryside, connecting the past and the future. From steam locomotives to intelligent high-speed railways, from monorail transportation to high-speed railway networks, the history of railway development is a history of China's modernization.

At every milestone in the development of the railway, the hard work of countless builders is engraved. Engineers have carved tunnels in steep mountains, built bridges over rushing rivers, and paved this steel road to modernity with wisdom and sweat. The laying of railroad tracks requires not only precise engineering design, but also in-depth consideration of geological conditions and climatic environment. Railway builders have always adhered to the spirit of innovation and made continuous breakthroughs in engineering technology. From the initial steam power to diesel locomotives, and then to the current intelligent high-speed rail, every technological innovation embodies the efforts of countless scientific researchers. This spirit of innovation is the key to China's high-speed rail being able to lead on the world stage. Railway builders have always devoted themselves to the great cause with a high sense of social responsibility. They are well aware that every rail carries the heavy responsibility of national development, and every train carries the expectations of the people. It is this sense of responsibility that drives the continuous development of China's railways.

The development of the railway network has reshaped China's regional economic landscape. The connection between the eastern coast and the central and western regions has become closer, and the expansion of the "same city effect" has made the flow of resource elements smoother. A new pattern of coordinated regional economic development is taking shape. The development of regional economic integration is accelerating. Relying on the well-developed railway network, the division of labor and cooperation of the industrial chain is more efficient, and the economic complementarity between regions has been fully released. The formation of the "8-hour traffic circle" of high-speed rail has enabled the optimal allocation of economic factors across the country. The strategy of coordinated regional development has been effectively implemented. The industrial resources of the eastern region can be easily transferred to the central and western regions, and the characteristic resources of the central and western regions can also quickly enter the national market. This two-way flow pattern provides strong support for the realization of common prosperity.

The development of railways has always been based on the fundamental purpose of serving the people. From general-speed trains to high-speed EMUs, from a single traditional mode of transportation to a diversified modern service system, railway services have always been guided by the needs of the people. The comprehensive promotion of intelligent services makes travel more convenient and efficient. Innovative services such as e-tickets, face-brushing and intelligent dispatching systems have continuously improved the travel experience of passengers. The intelligent transformation of railway services embodies the people-centered development philosophy. The results of railway development have benefited thousands of households. The optimization and adjustment of fares, the diversification of ticket purchase channels, and the service guarantee of special groups all demonstrate the responsibility of railway enterprises. Railway development has always been committed to allowing the people to share the fruits of development.

Standing here, what we see is not only a steel track, but also a nation's struggle and a magnificent picture of the development of the times. Looking forward to the future, the railway network will continue to weave a better development picture and pave a more solid development path for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. On the new journey of building a modern socialist country in an all-round way, the railway will play a more important role and write a more brilliant chapter of development.

Ni Lixia

Edit:Qian Jiang