For decades, the K3/4 international train chugged its way from Beijing to Moscow, weaving a 7,800-kilometer thread between two nations. Last week, former crew members and passengers gathered at Beijing Railway Station to share stories of breathtaking landscapes, unlikely friendships, and the unexpected magic of slow travel. 🌏❄️
‘More Than a Train Ride’
Former attendant Li Wei recalled passengers trading green tea for Russian chocolate, while Moscow-bound artist Alexei Petrov described late-night chess games in the dining car: “No Google Translate back then—just laughter and hand gestures.” 🎨♟️
A Bridge Across Borders
Retired conductor Zhang Ming laughed about navigating language barriers: “We’d pantomime ‘hot water’ like theater actors!” The train’s legacy? Proof that connection thrives even at 50 km/h. 🚂❤️
Though retired, the K3 lives on in cross-border collaborations—from joint tech projects to viral TikTok travel throwbacks. As one rider mused: “It wasn’t just a route. It was a classroom.” 📚✨
