[Xinjiang Story] Train driver Chen Zehui: Run the last shot of the China-Europe train in front of the country

  [Explanation] A China-Europe Express train goes out of the country from a city in mainland China, and it requires nearly 60 train drivers to relay along the way.

As long as he passes through Xinjiang and is assigned to Chen Zehui, he will become the last train driver to escort the China-Europe Express train out of the country.

  [Commentary] Chen Zehui is a train driver in the Urumqi Locomotive Depot of China Railway Urumqi Bureau Group Co., Ltd.

Every time before leaving, Chen Zehui must inspect the inside and outside of the locomotive as usual.

It is understood that since 2021, with the continuous increase in cargo volume, a China-Europe Express train has increased from 41 to 42 carriages in the past to between 45 and 46 carriages, which also raises higher levels for the driving safety of locomotives. Requirements.

  [Concurrent] Chen Zehui, Locomotive Crew Attendant, Urumqi Locomotive Depot

  The speed of the China-Europe Express is one hundred and twenty (km/h), and our general cargo (car) is 90 (km/h). This speed does not sound too fast, but for a whole train, If the towing weight is heavy, it may be two thousand four hundred and five hundred tons. This speed is not easy to lift, and it is not easy to (lower) it down, so we must do all the tasks in more detail.

  [Explanation] In order to safely, punctually and efficiently send a train of China-Europe express trains abroad, Chen Zehui needs a high degree of concentration when working. The unattended device on the train reminds Chen Zehui to concentrate all the time.

  [Concurrent] Chen Zehui, Locomotive Crew Attendant, Urumqi Locomotive Depot

  If you do not take any operational changes or actions within two minutes, he will announce that there is no alert and accompanied by a reminder. After you see it, you will need to step on no alert to release it, or press the hand to release it. Button.

  [Explanation] Chen Zehui told reporters that it takes at least ten days for him to leave a car, and at least two to three times a month.

Although his parents are in Urumqi, he rarely goes home to take care of his family.

Taking advantage of the break time, Chen Zehui had a short video call with his family.

  【on site】

  Chen Zehui's mother: Just work outside with peace of mind. It's okay. You want to eat and drink plenty of hot water.

  Chen Zehui: Okay, I got it.

  Chen Zehui's mother: When will you come back?

  Chen Zehui: It will take about two days to go back.

  Chen Zehui's mother: Come back and make good food for you.

  [Explanation] China-Europe trains are mainly container international rail trains that travel between China and Europe and countries along the "Belt and Road" routes.

As one of the ways of communication between China and the European region, there are mainly three routes of China-Europe Express trains. The western route runs from central and western China via Alashankou, the central route runs from North China via Erlianhot, and the eastern route runs from the southeastern coast of China. The area left the country via Manzhouli.

  [Concurrent] Chen Zehui, Locomotive Crew Attendant, Urumqi Locomotive Depot

  I am still very proud to ensure that every China-Europe Express train departs on time. Let the whole country know that you have all come from such a long distance, and the last shot will never be bad. This is my responsibility.

  Li Mingfei Li Qiang reports from Urumqi, Xinjiang

Editor in charge: [Tang Weijie]