Huadu Railway Station
There was a passenger train parked on the rails, but this passenger train was quite special. From the locomotive to the carriages at the back, all of them were transported by Lin Sanqi from another time and space.
But it was this train of second-hand cars that caused a huge sensation in that era.
In the 1950s and 1960s, almost all domestic locomotives were steam locomotives.
This type of locomotive was very popular among young intellectuals decades later. They thought that the rhythmic puffs of steam as the train started were very romantic.
Even the black chimney on top of the train is so poetic.
But anyone who has ridden this kind of train knows that when the steam engine starts, the black coal smoke drifts into the carriages behind, and not only does it have a pungent smell, but soon the carriages are filled with dust.
It’s okay in winter because you can close the windows, but in summer it’s so suffocating.
If the train enters a tunnel, the hot steam and soot will be an even greater disaster.
Not only was the locomotive terrible, but the carriages were equally terrible.
Let’s not talk about anything else, just look at the seats. They are either made of wood or wood covered with a layer of artificial leather, and they feel hard to sit on.
Moreover, all the seats are designed at a 90-degree angle, and there is no support for the waist.
Why was business trips a torture in that era? Not to mention the nauseating odors in the carriage, just sitting on the seat for days and nights would break your waist.
What? You want a sleeper berth? Do you have the money? Are you high enough?
So what if it's a sleeper? The floorboards are still hard, and sleeping on them coupled with the shaking of the train will shake your bones apart.
However, the 50 train carriages that Lin Sanqi transported this time were different. All of them were air-conditioned carriages, and all of them were equipped with LED lights, making them as bright as day at night.
The soft chair was extremely comfortable to sit on.
Of course, this comfort is judged by the standards of the 1960s. In the minds of travelers in 2015, these chairs are still very stiff.
Director Teng of the Huadu Railway Bureau was excitedly introducing the following to Lin Sanqi:
"Commissioner Lin, your imported carriages are so high-end, stable and comfortable to sit in, so we decided to launch the country's first air-conditioned express train.
With the diesel locomotive you sent us, the journey from Huadu to the capital, which used to take three days and three nights, now takes only two days and two nights, and the speed has also increased from 50 kilometers per hour to 80 kilometers per hour.
Lin Sanqi was a little puzzled:
"That's not right. You've increased the speed by two-thirds, so how come the operating time has only been reduced by one-third?"
Director Fuji chuckled and explained:
"Commissioner Lin, you don't know this. When we were testing the road from Bao'an to Huadu, there wasn't a single car on the road. We went directly there, so our speed was incredibly fast.
But the entire journey from Huadu to the capital is 2,300 kilometers, passing through several provinces along the way. This railway is very busy, and they can't give us the entire section, so we need to stop at every station."
Lin Sanqi thought of the direct train in the future and asked:
"Director Teng, I see there are quite a lot of passengers traveling from Huadu to the capital, and it's all full. So why don't you set it up so that it only stops at major stations in the provincial capital, and doesn't stop at smaller stations in between? Wouldn't that be faster?"
Director Fuji continued to explain patiently:
"Your idea is actually quite good, but it's not practical. Trains nowadays are all single-track, meaning there's only one track for both coming and going. So what happens when two trains meet? If only one train is allowed to pass, the railway will be paralyzed.
Why are there so many train stations now? There's a small station every few kilometers. It's to avoid traffic jams. So, speed definitely can't be increased. We're trying to stop at major stations as much as possible to shorten travel time."
Lin Sanqi thought to himself that he was indeed an amateur.
It is best for laymen not to interfere in other people's professional fields. That is not guidance, but trouble.
At this time, Director Teng led Lin Sanqi to the last carriage of the train.
"Commissioner Lin, to thank you for your help with our railway system, we've specially requested a special train carriage just for you. Come on up and take a look around."
Lin Sanqi's eyes lit up.
Speaking of trains, he has taken high-speed trains and soft sleeper trains, but this kind of "special train carriage" is his first time. Generally, those who can ride in this kind of carriage are very high-ranking.
With curiosity and excitement, Lin Sanqi followed Director Teng onto the special train.
"Commissioner Lin, look, this special train carriage was imported from the Soviet Union. Take a look at the interior decoration. Isn't it luxurious?"
Lin Sanqi looked at the wooden decoration of the entire carriage, coupled with the European-style decorations, which was absolutely luxurious, even in 2015 it would be considered luxurious.
"Commissioner Lin, look, this is the reception area. It's fully equipped with sofas, coffee tables, and lamps. There's also a refrigerator in these cabinets, where food and various alcoholic beverages are stored. This is a private room with a large bed, specially for resting..."
Lin Sanqi toured the place like a country bumpkin, thinking that everyone really wants to be a leader. Look how happy it is to be a leader.
"Director Teng, can I take this special train? Will I make a mistake? And I'd be embarrassed to be the only one in such a large carriage."
Director Fuji continued to smile:
"Commissioner Lin, you are now the mainstay of our railway system. We will need your help many times in the future. Anything related to you will be our priority.
A special train is nothing, and we just added a car behind a normal passenger train. It is not considered a mistake, so you can sit on it with confidence.
But our minister wanted me to tell you something. Last time you said you would help solve the diesel problem, hey, have you made any progress on that yet?"
Lin Sanqi thought, "Wow, you're waiting here! You really think you're a money-giving kid."
"Director Fuji, the situation is this: the domestic demand for diesel and gasoline is extremely high right now, and every industry is short of oil. If I were to rely on myself to smuggle some diesel in, it wouldn't solve the problem, wouldn't you agree?"
Director Teng nodded. Not to mention Lin Sanqi, even if Brother Changxing came, he would not be able to supply gasoline and diesel to the whole country.
"So my thinking is that it's better to teach people how to fish than to give them fish. I'm already thinking of ways to help us get a few oil refineries here from China, including a full set of machinery and equipment. Then we can refine oil ourselves and don't need to rely on others for anything."
Director Teng clapped his hands and said:
"Commissioner Lin is right. We should have our own refinery. I'll leave that to Commissioner Lin. If you really build a refinery, the country will definitely not treat you unfairly. We need to hurry up and do this."
At this time, the station bell rang, and Director Fuji waved his hand, and a staff member behind him carried up two boxes.
"Commissioner Lin, here are some braised meats and drinks. You've been on this journey for two days and two nights. Eating and drinking will help time pass faster. Also, when we arrive at some major provincial capital stations, staff will bring up meals to ensure that you, my distinguished guest, don't go hungry. It's time for me to get off the train."
Lin Sanqi shook his hand and said, "Thank you so much, comrades in the railway system. Haha."
The train started moving quickly, but even with a brand new locomotive, it could not exceed 100 yards per hour.
In the eyes of others, this speed can be described as "flying", but in Lin Sanqi's eyes, it is extremely slow. Two days and two nights can be considered long and slow at the same time.
After a while, the conductor walked through the carriage to greet Lin Sanqi, then left.
When Lin Sanqi was the only one left, he looked left and right, and finally jumped onto the bed. After a while, he fell asleep to the sound of the train.
2 days later.
Lin Sanqi finally stepped onto the platform of Beijing Railway Station.
After leaving the train station, Lin Sanqi took a bus to the Capital Infectious Disease Hospital outside Dongzhimen. He now also serves as the director of this hospital.
Lin Sanqi's return instantly caused a sensation in the entire hospital.
First of all, Lin Sanqi is the dean, and the boss is back. Whether you like it or not, you must follow the crowd to welcome him.
Secondly, Lin Sanqi is the founding president of the hospital and the inventor of the quadruple therapy for tuberculosis, so despite his young age, his prestige is still quite high.
In particular, the attending doctors of the Infectious Disease Hospital were all overseas doctors who were called back from the countryside by Lin Sanqi, and the others were doctors who were laid off from the original Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital.
It's no exaggeration to say that Lin Sanqi is their savior, and naturally no one else can replace him. (End of this chapter)
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