[Photo via the official WeChat account of China Railway Beijing Group]

The "Tianjin Fantasy Express", an immersive cultural tourism train, will begin running between Tianjinbei (Tianjin North) Railway Station and Beijing Railway Station on Saturdays and Sundays starting from January 1, 2026. Passengers will be able to book tickets via the "i You Tianjin" (i游天津) mini-program and the "Railway 12306" app.  

Schedule

Tianjinbei to Beijing: 10:03 to 11:55

Beijing to Tianjinbei: 12:50 to 14:38

Officially launched on October 30, 2025, the train consists of 10 carriages, including several carriages with luxurious interiors and seats, a carriage themed on "Montage Dreamscape", an immersive themed interaction carriage, a time machine-themed carriage, and a VIP passenger carriage, with roaming performances arranged. 

(Source: The Beijing News)