Passengers sit on the train from Jilin to Tumen in Northeast China's Jilin province. [Photo by Qu Xiaoxi for chinadaily.com.cn]

The 401-kilometer rail line between Jilin city and Tumen city in Jilin province has 19 stops, most of which are located in rural areas with less-developed road systems.

For residents along the route, the train has become their preferred choice for daily travels or going out to sell agricultural products.