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With the theme of "Design Innovation Driving the Future of Rail Transit", the 2025 CRRC Changchun International Design Challenge solicited innovative designs for future intercity trains globally. The competition attracted numerous participants from across the country, with a total of 338 entries received. In the final, the Institute of Man-Machine System & Environment, Southwest Jiaotong University stood out and won one gold and one silver award.

On December 29, 2024, the CR450 EMU prototype was officially unveiled in Beijing. With core performance indicators including operating speed, energy consumption, interior noise and braking distance reaching international advanced levels, the EMU significantly reduces long-distance travel time, improves braking performance and operational stability, and is equipped with diverse intelligent service functions. It has achieved comprehensive upgrades in drive control, driving interaction, safety monitoring and passenger service systems, marking that China’s high-speed railway technology has entered a new stage of development.

On May 28, 2024 local time, the signing ceremony for the 24-unit metro train project was held in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Liu Changqing, Chairman of CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles Co., Ltd., and Ronaldo Vancelote, President of Belo Horizonte Metro Company, signed the contract jointly. Our institute participated in the exterior design of the trains, which marks the first time that Chinese metro trains will serve the fourth-largest city in Brazil, providing intelligent mobility solutions for local residents.

On February 28, 2024, the 2024 iF Design Award successfully concluded and announced its winners. The New Generation Mountain Sightseeing Train, designed by the team from the Institute of Man-Machine Environment System Design, Southwest Jiaotong University, stood out from nearly 11,000 entries from 72 countries and regions around the world, and was awarded the Excellence Award.

On December 18, 2025, the Conference on Artificial Intelligence Empowering Industrial Design and Intelligent Rail Transit Industry Development was grandly held. As an invited academic institution, the Institute of Human-Machine Systems and Environment, Southwest Jiaotong University participated in the conference, conducted in-depth discussions with experts from multiple universities and enterprises, and jointly explored new pathways for artificial intelligence to empower industrial design and the development of intelligent rail transit.

On March 28, 2025, the "Central Plains Railway · Heart of Henan" themed sightseeing train was officially rolled off the production line. Its exterior design integrates the shape of the Yellow River with the Central Plains skyline, featuring surging wave patterns and colored pottery glaze techniques to express the dynamic beauty of Yellow River culture, while the interior incorporates distinctive regional elements of Henan with "one scene per carriage", turning the train into a mobile cultural pavilion and improving passengers’ travel satisfaction and cultural experience.

From December 20 to 27, 2024, CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles Co., Ltd. held the first Science and Technology Week activity with the theme of "Sustainable Progress, Innovative Future". This activity aims to strengthen the belief of all technical personnel in serving the country with science and technology, stimulate the innovation enthusiasm of technical employees, show the demeanor of technical talents, and then build CRRC Changchun's technological innovation cultural brand. Wang Chao, Vice Dean of the Institute of Man-Machine Environment System Design, Southwest Jiaotong University, was invited to attend the forum and delivered a keynote speech at the discussion session.

On May 24, 2024, the first train of Chongqing Rail Transit Line 2, upgraded from 4-car formation to 8-car formation, was officially put into operation. The train has been comprehensively optimized with anti-slip stainless steel seats and wear-resistant, stain-proof and durable flooring materials; the circular handrails have been redesigned into a triangular shape to improve passenger grip comfort. The pneumatic doors have been upgraded to gear-driven ones, energy-saving LED lighting has been adopted in new carriages to enhance brightness, and the broadcasting and network systems have been fully updated. These improvements provide citizens with a more convenient, safer and more comfortable travel experience.

On May 10, 2024, the first new train for Shenzhen Metro Line 11 and the inaugural train for the fourth phase of Line 3 arrived on the same day. The interior of the new Line 11 train features a blue-purple color scheme, with coordinated seat and handrail tones. The seats are adorned with petal-shaped accents on both sides, embodying a simple and elegant style. Two business-class cabins incorporate design elements such as walnut wood-grain panels and partition screens, aimed at enhancing comfort and privacy for high-end business travelers commuting to the airport. The delivery of these new trains marks the entry of Shenzhen Metro's operational capacity into a new stage of enhancement.

On May 9, 2024, the first train of Fuzhou Binhai Express Line was officially unveiled.The train features a rounded front design, enhancing its approachability. The sides of the train are adorned with black curved window bands combined with a "blue sea and sky" color scheme, creating lines that resemble rolling mountains and waves, echoing Fuzhou's geographical features and visually emphasizing a sense of speed.Inside, the carriage is predominantly white, complemented by the line’s thematic colors. The design not only reflects the unique characteristics of Fuzhou but also provides citizens with a more efficient and comfortable public transportation option.