Sonam Wangdrak poses for a photo with a Fuxing high-speed train in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup)

LHASA, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- This year marks high-speed train driver Sonam Wangdrak's 19th year in railway service and his 19th Spring Festival travel rush.

As the peak travel period approaches, Sonam Wangdrak and his colleagues remain dedicated to their posts, ensuring the safe journey of every passenger.

Sonam Wangdrak communicates with his colleague on a high-speed train in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup)

Sonam Wangdrak checks on the train condition in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup)

Sonam Wangdrak (L) registers for his shift in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup)

Sonam Wangdrak poses for a photo with a Fuxing high-speed train in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup)

Sonam Wangdrak checks on the train condition in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup)