Train K9635, the 19.55 from Dali to Lijiang awaits passengers at platform 1 of Dali station on 17th June 2018. Each of the day time trains to Lijiang consists of 18 coaches, all sleeping cars in use for day time travel. There are 22 compartments in each car with a capacity of 8 people seated each so each train can move over 3000 people and this one certainly appeared to be full. Despite the challenge of boarding 3000+ people in 15 minutes the train left on schedule and arrived in Lijiang early. A trolley service is also provided.
Location: Dali
Original line: China Railways
Photographer: Mark Poustie
Contact photographer: Mark Poustie
Date: 17/06/2018
Image number: 65986