Strict scanning code temperature measurement, increased frequency of disinfection, multiple rounds of nucleic acid screening…… Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in China was repeated, the most stringent measures have been taken to stop the spread of the disease.
In eastern central Europe trains are two important channels manchuria, suifenhe, railway crossings, there are a group, have been performed with the most strict control measures through the “disease” line, drawing lines and their “iron” camel team and the carrying equipment, epidemic prevention materials, electronic products, auto parts and other goods to speed on the Russian border land…
“Since the outbreak of COVID-19, china-Europe freight trains have continued to operate steadily. In the first half of this year, a total of 2,265 china-Europe freight trains entered and departed through manzhouli and Suifenhe railway ports, up 41.47 percent year on year, driving rapid economic development along the routes.” Every time I see the report about China-Europe freight train, the drivers of Manzhouli operation workshop of Qiqihar Locomotive Depot and Suifenhe operation workshop of Mudanjiang Locomotive Depot will be with me. Because instigates the land transportation girder “military merit”, also has their contribution.
Just as few people know about their role on the China-Europe freight trains, few people know about their continuous work and life.
“Out at last? When will you go in?” These conversations often occur in the lives of these people. Because foreign epidemic situation is not optimistic all the time, they have been since April 2020 to accept the strict controls, consisting of more than 400 days: continuous concentrated in the workshop management work life for a month, to the specified local isolated point 14 days, home health management, 7 days free time 7, 8 days, and then into the next work cycle. This abnormal pace of work and life brings more stress and hardship to drivers traveling abroad than usual.
On July 7, it was the day when xing Wenlong and CAI Youtao, the drivers of the manzhouli workshop, went out for a ride. At 21, two people from the centralized management point to take a special car straight locomotive. From walking to ride-hailing to point-to-point transport, that’s about the only change they’ve seen from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Although the journey of The China-Europe freight train from the gate of Manzhouli to Baikal station in Russia is only 9.8 kilometers, they have to wait for the china-Europe freight train to change gear in the foreign side, and then pull the empty car back to Manzhouli station, so each round trip takes more than 10 hours.
Although the weather is hot, but after entering Baikal, protective clothing, eye mask, masks, the “three precious things of safety” must be carefully added, waiting for the foreign staff to get on the car to check. “The driver’s cab is about 3 square meters, and the foreign staff close contact, said not nervous that is false. Each time, they held a sterilizing bottle in their hands. As soon as they got out of the car, they sprayed it quickly, then quickly took off their protective clothing and sealed it into a bag. I was afraid to bring back the virus and feel like a sinner.” Xing wenlong said.
When talking about the days of “going abroad”, Lu Liang, the driver of the automobile suifenhe operation workshop, also began to talk. He is responsible for the international combined transport of cross-border freight trains between Suifenhe and Grodeikovo, Russia.
After the outbreak, they practiced wearing protective equipment dozens of times to prevent contact transmission. Shoe covers, gloves, head covers, masks, protective masks the correct way to wear and wear the timing, alcohol and disinfectant use method, deployment ratio and so on are familiar with the heart. We should know that every minute and every detail are the guarantee of safety.
Song Guoqing, secretary of the General Party branch of the Manzhouli workshop, told the China News Service that because of the great responsibility of overseas drivers, the old drivers with strong professional ability and rich work experience are selected, but this age group is also facing the pressure of having a small family. Although the company pays special attention to the overseas drivers, including food subsidies, psychological counseling and logistical support, they are still filled with regret and guilt after being away from home for so long.
“In the ‘inside days’, no matter how much pain I eat, I am afraid that I can not make efforts to solve problems at home.” Qi machine goes abroad pilot Zhang Xiaojun sighs. Most of all, he regretted missing out on his granddaughter’s growth: “She crawled when I was gone, and she was walking when I got back.”
“Here’s the job, stick with it! The epidemic will pass!” When I listen to the stories of drivers who have gone abroad, I find that they all have their own sufferings, but their words always show determination.
