货运方面，新疆铁路部门着力提升"一主两辅"进出疆铁路通道能力，加强货运列车组织，通过增开万吨 列车、加密开行客车化循环班列等举措，使单日装车1.2万辆成为常态；做好重点物资运输，与疆内31 家重点企业签约运量2.07亿吨；推出"雪莲速运—精准供应""雪莲速运—防冻物资"品牌班列，常态化开 行乡村振兴、冷链、电商等货运班列，不断提升铁路物流服务质效。 铁路口岸过货量方面，新疆铁路部门加强与海关协同配合，促成全国首创"智慧铁路口岸+属地快速通 关"模式落地霍尔果斯铁路口岸，使进出口货物通行时间分别压缩70%、80%；扩大全程时刻表中欧班 列开行规模，推动中欧班列高质量运行。 本报乌鲁木齐讯（全媒体记者 秦俊伟） 记者从中国铁路乌鲁木齐局集团有限公司获悉，2025年，新疆 铁路客运发送量5425万人次，较上年增长6.8%；货运发送量2.5亿吨，较上年增长5.3%；阿拉山口、霍 尔果斯铁路口岸过货量3210万吨，较上年增长12.1%，均创历史新高。 客运方面，新疆铁路部门精准对接旅客出行需求，打造"天山雪莲"服务品牌，在旅客出行高峰期通过加 开列车、动车组重联、客车套跑等方式，最大限度投放运力；开行乌鲁木齐至8个热门 ...

Core Insights - The "New Oriental Express" is becoming a premier choice for tourists in Xinjiang, offering a luxurious travel experience that combines comfort and cultural immersion [1][3][6] Company Overview - The "New Oriental Express" features a fully sleeper layout with various luxury options, including blue, silver, and gold diamond compartments, catering to different traveler needs [3][5] - The train is designed to provide a unique experience, with each room named after famous scenic spots in Xinjiang, enhancing the cultural connection for travelers [3][6] Industry Trends - The tourism train market in Xinjiang has seen significant growth, with over 361 trains operated and 200,000 tourists served, highlighting the increasing popularity of train travel in the region [8] - The integration of tourism and railway services is becoming a key driver for local economic growth, with partnerships established with hotels and travel agencies to enhance the overall travel experience [8][9] Target Demographics - The "New Oriental Express" is particularly popular among older travelers, with 50-70 year-olds making up nearly 70% of its passengers, reflecting a growing trend in the silver tourism market [9][11] - The design of the train and its services is tailored to meet the needs of older travelers, focusing on comfort, safety, and a slower travel pace [9][11] Future Plans - By 2025, Xinjiang Railway plans to operate 100 tourism trains, with a target of 70%-80% of passengers being from the silver demographic, indicating a strategic focus on this market segment [11] - The company aims to continuously enhance its offerings based on customer feedback, with plans to develop themed travel routes throughout the year [11]