#Snow and freezing #rain have caused cancellations and delays on the #railways and roads of central China as people attempt to make journeys home to celebrate Chinese New Year.
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00:00 At Hankou railway station in Wuhan, it's uncommon to witness crowds waiting outside of the main entrance building like this.
00:07 Passengers eager to reach their destination ahead of the upcoming holidays are now facing extended waits and uncertainty.
00:21 From the look of the notice board, it states that due to the heavy snowfall and freezing weather conditions, several trains departing from this station are currently suspended.
00:32 According to authorities, Wuhan railway suspended the operation of more than 140 round trips on Sunday and over 70 round trips on Monday to ensure the safety of passengers and smooth functioning of the railway system.
00:45 I was supposed to get off at 6pm yesterday. I was supposed to get off at 6pm yesterday.
00:54 Why are you in a hurry? You should have come back after the holidays.
00:57 Despite widespread inconvenience for those relying on train travel, at the entrance, people are waiting and entering the hall in an orderly manner.
01:05 Take all the people out.
01:07 The majority of passengers show understanding regarding the extended waiting period.
01:12 No choice. You have to be optimistic.
01:16 You have to be optimistic. It's too cold.
01:20 The railway authorities have organized 3,000 employees to conduct snow removal to ensure the smooth functioning of the railway tracks.
01:28 Some trains are suspended, but many are running.
01:31 You can see that there are still trains on the market.
01:36 The trains that arrived yesterday are not running.
01:42 Hubei province expected to endure low temperatures and freezing weather for the next three days.
01:47 Passengers advised to stay updated on the latest announcement.
01:51 Huang Yichang, CJTN, Wuhan, Hubei province.
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