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The 2026 RVID 5th International Symposium on Rail Vehicle Industrial Design was held in Hong Kong, China, from November 3 to 5, 2026. HES participated in the symposium, joining industry peers to explore emerging trends and opportunities in rail transit product design. Under the theme “Digital Intelligence and Green Mobility: Reshaping Smart Rail Transit and Advancing Integrated Development,” the symposium focused on innovation in rail transit product design enabled by intelligent technologies and explored pathways toward a safe, smart, green, inclusive, and sustainable integrated multimodal transportation system. Participation offered HESdesign an opportunity to strengthen international exchange and gain insights into industry developments. Guided by a design perspective that emphasizes collaboration among people, technology, and the environment, the institute will continue to explore the integration of digital intelligence and green principles into rail transit design, pursuing approaches that advance both technological innovation and the passenger experience.

On November 3, 2026, a delegation from the HES visited L&A GROUP and met with Chairwoman Li Fangyue to exchange ideas on creative design, cultural tourism integration, and AI-enabled design. With creative design at its core, L&A GROUP’s business spans landscape planning, urban renewal, public space design, children’s play products, cultural tourism development and operations, and digital technology services. Its development model is driven by both creative design and family tourism. The visit strengthened mutual understanding between HES and L&A GROUP, laying a foundation for further exchanges in design innovation, cultural tourism experiences, and digital technology applications.

On September 22, the 15th InnoTrans, the International Trade Fair for Transport Technology, opened in Berlin, Germany. The New Generation Metro, for which HES completed the full exterior and interior industrial design, made its official debut at the exhibition. The unveiling marks an important milestone in bringing this future-oriented urban rail transit design from concept to full-scale realization. As one of the world’s most influential international exhibitions for the rail transit industry, InnoTrans celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Under the theme “SHARING VALUE, SHAPING TOMORROW,” CRRC is presenting its latest technologies and products across four key areas: green development, digital intelligence, integration, and system-wide coordination.

On September 1, 2026, A Subway Train For Tbilisi, The Capital Of Georgia—Manufactured By Crrc And Designed With The Participation Of Our Institute—Was Officially Unveiled At A Crrc Factory. Experts From The Tbilisi Metro Operator Have Arrived On Site To Participate In The Train Testing. This Marks The First Time Crrc Has Manufactured A 1,520-Millimeter Gauge Metro Train For The Commonwealth Of Independent States (Cis) Region. The Train Is Expected To Arrive In Tbilisi In October Or November And Is Scheduled To Enter Service On Line 1 Of The Tbilisi Metro In 2027. This Line Is The Busiest In The Tbilisi Metro Network.

On August 27, 2026, An International Training Program On Key Technologies For High-Speed Trains Targeting The Southeast Asian Region Was Held In Qingdao, China. This Training Program Was Hosted By The Department Of International Cooperation Of The Ministry Of Science And Technology Of The People's Republic Of China, Organized By Crrc Qingdao Sifang Co., Ltd., And Co-Organized By The Thailand Institute Of Scientific And Technological Research And The China-Thailand Rail Transit "Belt And Road" Joint Laboratory. During The Course, Mr. Lin Mao From Our Institute Conducted A Specialized Course Exploring Engineering, Design, And Art Dimensions, Discussing Innovative Thinking And Collaborative Methods From Different Professional Backgrounds, Emphasizing Creativity As A Link To Promote The Integration Of Technology, Functionality, And Experience. By Adopting An Interdisciplinary Perspective, New Ideas Were Provided For High-Speed Train Technology Innovation And Design Practice. This Training Not Only Strengthened The Exchange Of Rail Transit Science And Technology Talents Between Regions But Also Provided An Important Platform To Promote Belt And Road Rail Transit Cooperation And Facilitate The Collaborative Development Of International Railway Technology.

On August 22, 2026, a delegation of experts from SAIC Motor Corporation visited the Institute of Human-Machine-Environment Systems for an exchange, gaining an in-depth understanding of the institute’s research achievements and innovative practices in the fields of rail transit, ergonomics, and intelligent transportation design. Relevant officials and team members from the institute hosted the delegation and conducted in-depth research on the design of future transportation equipment and user-centric domains, contributing their design expertise to the high-quality development of China’s transportation equipment industry.

Recently, Our Deputy Director Wang Chao Led A Research Team To Sichuan Wuku Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Co., Ltd. To Conduct An On-Site Investigation Of The Lighting Industry. The Purpose Of This Investigation Was To Provide Systematic Lighting Solutions For The Interior Areas Of Trains And To Deeply Explore The Innovative Applications And Possibilities Of Intelligent Lighting In The Field Of Rail Transportation.

As time caresses the strings of the zither, the years unfold like a scroll. As the tide of the times surges forward, our original aspirations illuminate our journey. One hundred and thirty years of weathering storms, one hundred and thirty years of tumultuous change. Every stroke and every line tells of a glorious past; every word and every phrase embodies the passing of the torch. We keep General Secretary Xi Jinping’s earnest exhortations firmly in mind, uphold the educational philosophy of “pursuing practical learning and engaging in practical endeavors,” carry forward the spirit of the westward relocation, remain steadfast in our original aspiration of patriotism and dedication, and courageously shoulder the mission of our times. By focusing on national strategies, we will let our patriotic spirit shine with an everlasting radiance on this scroll of history.

On May 10, the inaugural meeting of the Academic Committee and the Annual Academic Conference of the Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Design for Complex Transportation Systems were held at the School of Design and Art at Southwest Jiaotong University. The meeting was chaired by Dai Ning, Party Secretary of the School of Design and Art. Xia Yufeng, Deputy Party Secretary and Secretary of the Commission for Discipline Inspection at Southwest Jiaotong University; Zhang Weihua, Academic Director of the Research Center for Ultra-High-Speed Vacuum Tube Maglev Transportation at Southwest Jiaotong University and Academic Director of the Academic Committee of the Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Design for Complex Transportation Systems; and Fu Yonglin, Director of the Advisory Committee of the School of Design and Art, attended the meeting and delivered opening remarks. Xu Bochu, Director of the Institute of Human-Machine-Environment System Design; Wang Chao, Deputy Director of the Institute; and renowned experts and scholars from numerous top-tier universities and enterprises across the country also attended the event.

The First Expert Committee Meeting and Annual Academic Conference of the Key Laboratory of Intelligent Design for Complex Transportation Systems, themed "Big Transportation Design in the Digital Intelligence Era," was organized by the Key Laboratory of Intelligent Design for Complex Transportation Systems and co-organized by the School of Design and Art of Southwest Jiaotong University and other units. The conference featured an Expert Committee plenary session in the morning (09:00–12:00) and an academic forum in the afternoon (13:30–17:15), discussing innovations in transportation system design paradigms and mapping out a new blueprint for transportation design in the digital intelligence era.