HUBS FOR HUMANS

China’s railway dates back to the 1880s and since then, the routes in operation have grown to span more than 140,000 km, or 3.5 times the circumference of the Earth. As China’s railway network is growing and modernizing, so are its stations, which are employing philosophies and cutting-edge technologies to deliver comfort and convenience to travelers.

“When I was in school, we always considered travel physically challenging due to underdeveloped transportation facilities. But now we have managed to turn what was once difficult into an enjoyable experience. As a railway designer, I’m very conscious of. “Our approach now is that the design of railway stations must be guided by the actual needs of the passengers.”