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On October 18, 2023, China’s first "Science Fiction Bus" featuring futuristic livery, moon-like surface flooring, and integrated sound, light and electric elements officially debuted at the World Science Fiction Convention held beside the Chengdu Science Fiction Museum, which resembles a nebula. After the convention, the bus will be open to all citizens and integrated into Chengdu’s tourist bus service system, providing a brand-new experience for science fiction fans from all over the world.

On October 15, 2023, Associate Professor Wang Chao, Deputy Director of the Institute, conducted a special lecture at Sichuan Art Museum: "Magnificent New Shu Road: Appreciating Feng Zhongtie's Prints, and Exploring the Development of Sichuan Rail Transit and the Frontier of Vehicle Design".

On June 14, 2023, Shanghai Shentie unveiled for the first time a model of a Class C regional railway train designed for a speed of 160 km/h. The train is developed based on a high-speed EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) platform and deeply integrates the operational demands of regional railway transit systems. It emphasizes lightweight design and streamlined styling, balancing both aerodynamic efficiency and modern visual appeal, while the seating and interior layout cater to the needs of short-distance, high-frequency travel. This project will further strengthen the radiating capacity of Shanghai’s comprehensive transportation hub across the Yangtze River Delta region.

On June 1, 2023, Alstom announced that the first batch of high-capacity metro trains manufactured by Changchun CRRC Alstom Rail Vehicles Co., Ltd. (CARC) for Singapore is set to enter service on the city’s MRT East-West Line and North-South Line. Featuring German design, the trains fully incorporate commuter-friendly concepts: carriages are equipped with LCD screens for real-time information updates, large windows to optimize views of the urban landscape, and spacious dedicated areas for wheelchairs and strollers, significantly enhancing travel inclusivity and comfort. The deployment of these trains further solidifies Alstom’s comprehensive presence in Singapore’s rail transit system.

On May 31, 2023, the Golden Reed Industrial Design Award Briefing Session · Chengdu Station and the 22nd GIDA Future Design Salon were successfully held at the Chengdu Xu Liyia Museum of Modern Design and Art. Wang Chao delivered a keynote speech titled “Rail Transit Design and Future Design.”

On April 13, 2023, the winners of the 2023 iF Design Award were officially unveiled! The Sichuan Mountain Rack Sightseeing Train and Tianjin Smart Train, spearheaded by the team from the Institute of Man-Machine Environment System Design, Southwest Jiaotong University, stood out from nearly 11,000 entries submitted by participants from 56 countries worldwide, and both claimed the 2023 iF Design Award.

On March 31, 2023 , China's first full-element test system for high-temperature superconducting (HTS) maglev achieved its inaugural levitation and run.The system, independently developed by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles Co., Ltd., successfully carried out its first operation, comprehensively validating key technologies such as the superconducting magnet, linear synchronous traction, inductive power supply, and cryogenic.This milestone represents a major technological breakthrough for China in the field of high-temperature superconducting maglev, laying a solid foundation for the future engineering application of superconducting maglev transportation systems.

On February 23, 2023, China Railway Society officially announced the list of winning projects for the Science and Technology Award of China Railway Society on its official website. The interdisciplinary project Design Theory, Key Technologies and Applications of Man-Machine Environment System for High-Speed Trains, led by Professor Zhi Jingyi from the Institute of Man-Machine Environment System Design, Southwest Jiaotong University, won the First Prize of this award for its innovative breakthroughs in the field of rail transit.

On November 24, 2022, China's first fully independent intellectual property-protected rack railway train successfully rolled off the production line in Ziyang, Sichuan. The train adopts a dual-mode "wheel-rail + rack rail" drive system, offers diverse seating areas and large sightseeing windows, and is equipped with intelligent systems such as BeiDou/5G IoT and autonomous driving. This train fills a gap in China's rack railway sector, marking a significant breakthrough in the country's mountain rail transit equipment. It will provide innovative solutions for tourism and mountain transportation, driving the development of related industries and regional tourism.

On March 25, 2022, two brand-new CRH3A-A bullet train units completed their preparations at the Guiyang North EMU Depot and officially made their debut in Guiyang. The exterior design deeply integrates elements of Guizhou's culture: the headlight shape draws inspiration from Miao ethnic headwear, the body stripes are inspired by the "Gui Shui" (Guizhou's waters), and the luggage rack lighting incorporates the silhouette of Jiaxiu Tower. This marks the first deployment of the CRH3A-A bullet train in Guiyang, signifying a comprehensive upgrade of the transportation equipment for the Guiyang Loop Line.