Trainees attend courses to become 1st batch of female bullet train drivers in China

China's first-generation female electric locomotive drivers Liu Weiping (1st L) and Gao Kunpu (2nd L) talk with trainees in Baoji, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, July 22, 2019. A total of 29 female trainees recently attended the training courses composed mainly of basic knowledge on high-speed railway as driving regulations and skills. Those who passed the training courses will become the first batch of female bullet train drivers in China.

Trainees walk out of Baoji South Railway Station in Baoji, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, July 22, 2019. A total of 29 female trainees recently attended the training courses composed mainly of basic knowledge on high-speed railway as driving regulations and skills. Those who passed the training courses will become the first batch of female bullet train drivers in China.

Trainee Shi Xinxin gets off a bullet train at Baoji South Railway Station in Baoji, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, July 22, 2019. A total of 29 female trainees recently attended the training courses composed mainly of basic knowledge on high-speed railway as driving regulations and skills. Those who passed the training courses will become the first batch of female bullet train drivers in China.

Trainees queue up to walk out of Baoji South Railway Station in Baoji, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, July 22, 2019. A total of 29 female trainees recently attended the training courses composed mainly of basic knowledge on high-speed railway as driving regulations and skills. Those who passed the training courses will become the first batch of female bullet train drivers in China.

Trainee Gao Yang attends an observation and learning activity at the driver's cab aboard the bullet train D6809, July 22, 2019. A total of 29 female trainees recently attended the training courses composed mainly of basic knowledge on high-speed railway as driving regulations and skills. Those who passed the training courses will become the first batch of female bullet train drivers in China.

Trainees attend the training course in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, July 22, 2019. A total of 29 female trainees recently attended the training courses composed mainly of basic knowledge on high-speed railway as driving regulations and skills. Those who passed the training courses will become the first batch of female bullet train drivers in China.