A regular-speed train looping around Wuhan City, central China's Hubei Province, officially began operation on Saturday, allowing passengers to tour around the city aboard an old-fashioned train with a green skin.
The loop train departs from and finally returns to Wuhan East Station, operating four times daily with a journey time of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
The train is a non-air-conditioned, regular-speed train with a fare of only 6 yuan (less than 0.9 U.S. dollar) for the entire journey. The route passes iconic Wuhan landmarks such as the Yellow Crane Tower, the Yangtze River Bridge, and the Tortoise Mountain TV Tower, offering tourists a new way to see the city's beauty.
"This is the most beautiful time of year in Wuhan, with cherry blossoms everywhere. Taking this train is so wonderful!" said a traveler on the train.
The inside of the carriages were set up with the retro elements from the old green-skinned train, such as the connected hard seats and blue seat covers, offering tourists a unique experience.
"These green trains use aluminum trays and water bottles for passengers to use hot water, aiming to preserve the original characteristics of the green-skinned trains and let everyone experience them," said Zhu Zhiyi, train conductor.
"I'm a railway enthusiast. I have been collecting these train tickets since 2019, and so far I think I have gathered 200 to 300. Riding this train today makes me feel nostalgic," said passenger Lu Huayu.
The newly launched loop trains can also make quick transfers with Wuhan's New Intercity Express, improving the efficiency of regional interconnection and providing strong support for the integrated development of the metropolitan area.
Regular-speed train looping around Wuhan starts operation
