Beijing's Midnight 'Fan Trains' Rock Concertgoers Home

Just after midnight on September 21, China Railway Beijing Group launched two special "fan trains" from Beijingnan (Beijing South) Railway Station, namely Train G4735 bound for Shanghai and Train C2291 bound for Tianjin, ensuring smooth return trips for concertgoers. This marks the first time the group has introduced late-night services tailored for music fans.

At 0:23, September 22, Train C2291 departed from Beijingnan and arrived in Tianjin at 0:58, with no stops in between. At 0:30 the same day, Train G4735 left Beijingnan, stopping at Jinanxi (Jinan West) and Nanjingnan (Nanjing South) railway stations before reaching Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station at 4:56.

To ensure smooth operations, Beijingnan Railway Station set aside designated waiting areas for passengers taking the fan trains, with staff providing guidance and answering questions.

China Railway Beijing Group also added cultural touches to the waiting hall, such as themed display boards for fans to sign. Onboard, crews were dedicated to creating comfortable and cozy overnight journeys. For the Shanghai-bound G4735, attendants ensured a sufficient supply of medicine and drinking water, and provided blankets and eye masks for passengers in need. On the Tianjin-bound C2291, given the possibility that most passengers may remain energized after the concert, attendants focused on safety management, including guidance for luggage storage and power use, while distributing promotional materials and maintaining order throughout the trip.

Source: Beijing Daily