Learn more about the developments of the national/regional railway, city metro/urban rail, and tram networks in China. Weekly podcasts about the state of the Chinese railways, and more.
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Learn more about the developments of the national/regional railway, city metro/urban rail, and tram networks in China. Weekly podcasts about the state of the Chinese railways, and more.
Show 06 (21 Feb 2024) - Soft Seat, Hard Seat - I'd Like to Return to the Classics
The Chinese Rail Briefing by Trains Plus
24 minutes
1 year ago
Show 06 (21 Feb 2024) - Soft Seat, Hard Seat - I'd Like to Return to the Classics
In this show, after a quick look at Chunyun (Spring Festival peak travel season) stats, it's all the way back to the Classics — Classic Rail — and its two categories of seated travel, Soft Seat (rare) and Hard Seat (more often seen), as well as the rather rare(-by-now) Premier Class. Although Hard Seat (and High Speed Second Class) remain the most frequently-encountered classes of travel, it's the special, and less seen, travel classes that keep it special. Finally, a brief look at two new rail hubs being made — Hefei West and a new hub in Tongzhou, far eastern Beijing...
The Chinese Rail Briefing by Trains Plus
Learn more about the developments of the national/regional railway, city metro/urban rail, and tram networks in China. Weekly podcasts about the state of the Chinese railways, and more.
