February 2 marked the first day of the 2026 Spring Festival travel rush. At 9:40 a.m., train K1095 departed from Chongqing North Railway Station bound for Guangzhou. Just over ten minutes after departure, an emergency announcement suddenly rang out: 'A passenger in Car No. 2 has lost consciousness and urgently requires medical assistance!' A race against death immediately began aboard the speeding train.

Xiao Dingjie

In a carriage several cars away, 21-year-old Xiao Dingjie, a student at Sichuan Railway Vocational College, was working on a PowerPoint presentation. Upon hearing the announcement, he leapt down from his upper berth without even putting on his shoes, asking for directions as he ran. Within two or three minutes, he reached the scene and quickly dispersed onlookers to assess the situation: a female passenger had no pulse or breathing, and her hands were cold. He immediately knelt on one knee and began performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), continuing chest compressions for over 20 minutes until the patient regained a pulse and visible chest movement. During this time, he also gently pressed the patient's philtrum, fanned her with a piece of cardboard, and assisted the train attendant in checking her personal medications. After the train made an emergency stop at Fuling Station, he coordinated with the 120 emergency medical team to hand over the patient's condition and watched as the stretcher was carried off the platform before returning to his carriage—by then, his clothes were already soaked with sweat.

Xiao Dingjie during the rescue operation on that day

Several hours later, fear quietly set in. 'I didn't have time to feel nervous at the moment, but once I sat down, my legs couldn't stop shaking,' Xiao Dingjie later messaged his teacher, expressing his anxiety. He also admitted, however, that he 'had no time to think about "what if". Fortunately, the passenger was successfully revived. Coincidentally, just days earlier, he had completed a first aid training course, with a focus on CPR. His deeper motivation for learning first aid stemmed from his father's example and teachings.

Xiao Dingjie lost his mother at a young age and was raised by his father alongside his two brothers. Their family values emphasized 'being a good person and doing good deeds.' Tragically, on December 30, 2025, his father died in a maritime work accident in Weihai, Shandong Province. During their last phone call the day before, Xiao had told his father he planned to take a welding certification exam and learn first aid. His father encouraged him, saying, 'Learn more skills to enrich yourself, and gain the ability to help others so they can feel at ease.'

Xiao Dingjie, who participated in the volunteer service activity

The Party Secretary of the college stated that Xiao Dingjie consistently ranks first in his academic performance and is known for his diligence and willingness to help others. This incident exemplifies the institution's commitment to integrating moral education and emergency response training throughout its holistic approach to student development. While a speeding train will eventually reach its destination, the relay of courage, legacy, and kindness never stops.

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