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'Last' steam train in rural China a staple of local life

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2018-02-04 07:00CGTN Editor: Gu Liping ECNS App Download
The old-fashioned coal-powered train came into operation in 1959, firstly mainly used to transport coal. /CGTN Photo

The old-fashioned coal-powered train came into operation in 1959, firstly mainly used to transport coal. /CGTN Photo

Most Chinese citizens enjoy the modern conveniences brought by high-speed railways, extensive subway networks, and private vehicles. However, residents in a small town in southwest China's Sichuan Province seem to live in a bygone era: they still use the traditional coal-powered steam train for their daily commute.

As the green train chugs along with its wooden benches and glassless windows, a passenger can smell the coal that powers the engine. The train, widely known as the "Jiayang small train" in Leshan City's Qianwei County, has been running for 60 years, connecting the towns of Shixi and Bajiaogou.

  

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