First "tourist train for seniors" kicks off 14-day journey in NE China

A passenger performs with a train attendent on the Y64 tourist train in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, March 15, 2025. Y64 tourist train, the first "tourist train for seniors" run by China Railway Harbin Group Co., Ltd., kicked off its 14-day journey with 546 senior passengers on board at Harbin East Railway Station in Harbin on Saturday to explore the "railway + healthcare" model of regional culture and tourism.

In order to facilitate the silver-haired passengers and ensure the pleasant and safe trips, the train is equipped with medical personnel and medical facilities, adopts customized diets that meet the dietary needs of the elderly, and lets the passengers use the same bunks for round trip. (Photo by Xu Shuai/Xinhua)

Two senior passengers wave their hands on the Y64 tourist train at Harbin East Railway Station in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, March 15, 2025. Y64 tourist train, the first "tourist train for seniors" run by China Railway Harbin Group Co., Ltd., kicked off its 14-day journey with 546 senior passengers on board at Harbin East Railway Station in Harbin on Saturday to explore the "railway + healthcare" model of regional culture and tourism.

In order to facilitate the silver-haired passengers and ensure the pleasant and safe trips, the train is equipped with medical personnel and medical facilities, adopts customized diets that meet the dietary needs of the elderly, and lets the passengers use the same bunks for round trip. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

Passengers celebrate birthday in the dining car of the Y64 tourist train in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, March 15, 2025. Y64 tourist train, the first "tourist train for seniors" run by China Railway Harbin Group Co., Ltd., kicked off its 14-day journey with 546 senior passengers on board at Harbin East Railway Station in Harbin on Saturday to explore the "railway + healthcare" model of regional culture and tourism.

In order to facilitate the silver-haired passengers and ensure the pleasant and safe trips, the train is equipped with medical personnel and medical facilities, adopts customized diets that meet the dietary needs of the elderly, and lets the passengers use the same bunks for round trip. (Photo by Xu Shuai/Xinhua)

Chefs prepare meals on the Y64 tourist train at Harbin East Railway Station in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, March 15, 2025. Y64 tourist train, the first "tourist train for seniors" run by China Railway Harbin Group Co., Ltd., kicked off its 14-day journey with 546 senior passengers on board at Harbin East Railway Station in Harbin on Saturday to explore the "railway + healthcare" model of regional culture and tourism.

In order to facilitate the silver-haired passengers and ensure the pleasant and safe trips, the train is equipped with medical personnel and medical facilities, adopts customized diets that meet the dietary needs of the elderly, and lets the passengers use the same bunks for round trip. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

Chief conductor (R, front) of the Y64 tourist train helps a passenger with his luggage at Harbin East Railway Station in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, March 15, 2025. Y64 tourist train, the first "tourist train for seniors" run by China Railway Harbin Group Co., Ltd., kicked off its 14-day journey with 546 senior passengers on board at Harbin East Railway Station in Harbin on Saturday to explore the "railway + healthcare" model of regional culture and tourism.

In order to facilitate the silver-haired passengers and ensure the pleasant and safe trips, the train is equipped with medical personnel and medical facilities, adopts customized diets that meet the dietary needs of the elderly, and lets the passengers use the same bunks for round trip. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

This photo taken on March 15, 2025 shows the Y64 tourist train at Harbin East Railway Station in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Y64 tourist train, the first "tourist train for seniors" run by China Railway Harbin Group Co., Ltd., kicked off its 14-day journey with 546 senior passengers on board at Harbin East Railway Station in Harbin on Saturday to explore the "railway + healthcare" model of regional culture and tourism.

In order to facilitate the silver-haired passengers and ensure the pleasant and safe trips, the train is equipped with medical personnel and medical facilities, adopts customized diets that meet the dietary needs of the elderly, and lets the passengers use the same bunks for round trip. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

Passengers pose for a group photo in front of the Y64 tourist train at Harbin East Railway Station in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, March 15, 2025. Y64 tourist train, the first "tourist train for seniors" run by China Railway Harbin Group Co., Ltd., kicked off its 14-day journey with 546 senior passengers on board at Harbin East Railway Station in Harbin on Saturday to explore the "railway + healthcare" model of regional culture and tourism.

In order to facilitate the silver-haired passengers and ensure the pleasant and safe trips, the train is equipped with medical personnel and medical facilities, adopts customized diets that meet the dietary needs of the elderly, and lets the passengers use the same bunks for round trip. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)