新春走基层 | “银线”穿“金路”

Core Insights - The opening of the Huo-Ruo Railway (from Hotan to Ruoqiang) on June 16, 2022, marks the completion of the world's first desert railway loop, significantly enhancing transportation for local communities and resource development, while also contributing to national unity and border defense [1] Group 1: Infrastructure and Operations - The Huo-Ruo Railway's electric power supply line is crucial for the operation of railway equipment and local facilities, with over 1,000 kilometers of power line maintenance completed in 2023 [2] - The maintenance team, led by Lei Hao, has not experienced any equipment failures due to maintenance quality over the past three years, indicating a significant improvement in the quality of railway power supply equipment [2] - The team is actively training younger workers, such as 25-year-old Shi Fengyi, in essential maintenance skills, ensuring operational safety during peak travel seasons [2] Group 2: Maintenance Challenges - The railway signal machines are exposed to harsh environmental conditions, requiring meticulous inspections to ensure functionality, especially during the Spring Festival travel rush [3] - The maintenance team at the Pishan Comprehensive Maintenance Work Area is responsible for 100 kilometers of track, with 95 kilometers located in sandstorm-prone areas, making sand clearance a critical task [3] - The team has developed methods to combat sand damage, including the construction of ecological barriers using drought-resistant plants, emphasizing the importance of long-term sand prevention efforts [4]