During the train journey, the number of trains on the ticket is often presented as a combination of a letter and a string of numbers, such as "D15", "G103" or "T5687", or even sometimes only a string of numbers "1461". What is the mystery of the letters or numbers before these trains?
First, let's break down the meaning of these letters.
g High-speed bullet train, read as high.With its unique high-speed galloping on the rails, like a lightning bolt cutting through the sky, it is not called high-speed rail, and there is no high-speed rail bullet train, this name is wrong. High-speed rail is a road, and bullet trains are cars, both of which have their own strengths.
d EMU, read as EMU, which is not read as animating is to avoid confusion with the number 0. It gallops along the railroad tracks, like a galloping horse, carrying passengers from city to city.
c Intercity trains, pronounced CityIt is like the guardian of the city, connecting the city to the city, shortening the distance between people, and providing great convenience for people's travel.
z direct express, pronounced straightIt delivers passengers to their destinations in the shortest time and at the fastest speed, like a straight line, hitting the target.
t express train, pronounced special, with its unique charm, gallops across the railroad tracks, providing passengers with a comfortable and fast travel experience.
k Fast train, pronounced fastIt crosses the north and south of the river at a fast speed, bringing passengers a convenient and fast way to travel.
y Tourist train, read as tourIt takes passengers to visit beautiful landscapes, appreciate the magical charm of nature, and make people's journeys full of joy and beauty.
S suburban train, pronounced as city or sIt is a bridge between the city and the suburbs, providing convenience for people's life and work.
l Temporary passenger train, pronounced ProIt provides services for travelers during a specific period of time, like a close friend, to meet people's temporary needs on travel.
x Postal Parcel Freight Train, read as RowThey are the transporters of goods, carrying people's hopes and sustenance. They cross mountains and rivers, cross cities, and deliver goods to their destinations.
As for those trains that are made up entirely of numbers, they are ordinary express trains, ordinary passenger trains, or road commuters. They drive silently on the railroad tracks, carrying people's emotions and thoughts, connecting family and friends from afar.