Train from Harbin to Haikou provides elderly-friendly services for travelers escaping winter cold-Xinhua

Train from Harbin to Haikou provides elderly-friendly services for travelers escaping winter cold

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2026-10-16 20:41:03

A passenger (R) consults a medical staff member aboard the train Z114, on Oct. 16, 2026.

The train Z114 service from Harbin West Railway Station to Haikou in south China's Hainan Province has witnessed a surging passenger loads since early October when temperatures started to drop in Heilongjiang Province.

Covering about 4,300 kilometers in 47 hours and 50 minutes, the train is a popular choice among elderly travelers from northeast China heading south to escape the bitter winter cold.

The China Railway Harbin Group provides elderly-friendly services and additional assistance for passengers with special needs to make their journeys more comfortable. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

A passenger is about to enjoy a meal aboard the train Z114, on Oct. 16, 2026.

The train Z114 service from Harbin West Railway Station to Haikou in south China's Hainan Province has witnessed a surging passenger loads since early October when temperatures started to drop in Heilongjiang Province.

Covering about 4,300 kilometers in 47 hours and 50 minutes, the train is a popular choice among elderly travelers from northeast China heading south to escape the bitter winter cold.

The China Railway Harbin Group provides elderly-friendly services and additional assistance for passengers with special needs to make their journeys more comfortable. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

Passengers pose for a group photo with crew members aboard the train Z114, on Oct. 16, 2026.

The train Z114 service from Harbin West Railway Station to Haikou in south China's Hainan Province has witnessed a surging passenger loads since early October when temperatures started to drop in Heilongjiang Province.

Covering about 4,300 kilometers in 47 hours and 50 minutes, the train is a popular choice among elderly travelers from northeast China heading south to escape the bitter winter cold.

The China Railway Harbin Group provides elderly-friendly services and additional assistance for passengers with special needs to make their journeys more comfortable. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

Crew members lead passengers to do traditional Chinese fitness exercises aboard the train Z114, on Oct. 16, 2026.

The train Z114 service from Harbin West Railway Station to Haikou in south China's Hainan Province has witnessed a surging passenger loads since early October when temperatures started to drop in Heilongjiang Province.

Covering about 4,300 kilometers in 47 hours and 50 minutes, the train is a popular choice among elderly travelers from northeast China heading south to escape the bitter winter cold.

The China Railway Harbin Group provides elderly-friendly services and additional assistance for passengers with special needs to make their journeys more comfortable. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

Crew members prepare meals for passengers aboard the train Z114, on Oct. 16, 2026.

The train Z114 service from Harbin West Railway Station to Haikou in south China's Hainan Province has witnessed a surging passenger loads since early October when temperatures started to drop in Heilongjiang Province.

Covering about 4,300 kilometers in 47 hours and 50 minutes, the train is a popular choice among elderly travelers from northeast China heading south to escape the bitter winter cold.

The China Railway Harbin Group provides elderly-friendly services and additional assistance for passengers with special needs to make their journeys more comfortable. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

Passengers prepare to board the train Z114 at Harbin West Railway Station in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Oct. 16, 2026.

The train Z114 service from Harbin West Railway Station to Haikou in south China's Hainan Province has witnessed a surging passenger loads since early October when temperatures started to drop in Heilongjiang Province.

Covering about 4,300 kilometers in 47 hours and 50 minutes, the train is a popular choice among elderly travelers from northeast China heading south to escape the bitter winter cold.

The China Railway Harbin Group provides elderly-friendly services and additional assistance for passengers with special needs to make their journeys more comfortable. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

Passengers wait to check in before boarding the train Z114 at Harbin West Railway Station in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Oct. 16, 2026.

The train Z114 service from Harbin West Railway Station to Haikou in south China's Hainan Province has witnessed a surging passenger loads since early October when temperatures started to drop in Heilongjiang Province.

Covering about 4,300 kilometers in 47 hours and 50 minutes, the train is a popular choice among elderly travelers from northeast China heading south to escape the bitter winter cold.

The China Railway Harbin Group provides elderly-friendly services and additional assistance for passengers with special needs to make their journeys more comfortable. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

Passengers wait to check in before boarding the train Z114 at Harbin West Railway Station in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Oct. 16, 2026.

The train Z114 service from Harbin West Railway Station to Haikou in south China's Hainan Province has witnessed a surging passenger loads since early October when temperatures started to drop in Heilongjiang Province.

Covering about 4,300 kilometers in 47 hours and 50 minutes, the train is a popular choice among elderly travelers from northeast China heading south to escape the bitter winter cold.

The China Railway Harbin Group provides elderly-friendly services and additional assistance for passengers with special needs to make their journeys more comfortable. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

Passengers prepare to board the train Z114 at Harbin West Railway Station in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Oct. 16, 2026.

The train Z114 service from Harbin West Railway Station to Haikou in south China's Hainan Province has witnessed a surging passenger loads since early October when temperatures started to drop in Heilongjiang Province.

Covering about 4,300 kilometers in 47 hours and 50 minutes, the train is a popular choice among elderly travelers from northeast China heading south to escape the bitter winter cold.

The China Railway Harbin Group provides elderly-friendly services and additional assistance for passengers with special needs to make their journeys more comfortable. (Xinhua/Wang Song)