As winter nights chill Hangzhou, an unlikely hero emerges at East Railway Station – a retired green passenger train transformed into a 24/7 free shelter for travelers. 🛤️✨
The vintage carriages, once roaring across China's rails, now glow with warm lighting and welcome weary passengers with heated seats. Local authorities repurposed the decommissioned train this month as part of urban winter support initiatives.
"It's like sleeping in a time capsule with modern comforts," said Malaysian student Li Wei, 23, who used the service during a layover. "The train's history makes it more magical than any hotel." 📸💤
Station staff tell us the project combines practical aid with sustainable urban design – giving new life to industrial relics while addressing seasonal travel needs. Could this become a model for other cities? 🏙️🔋
