A thematic museum dedicated to the "Three Fast Trains" has opened in Luohu district of Shenzhen, showcasing the collective memories of Shenzhen and Hong Kong residents. The museum commemorates the three trains, which transported fresh food from the Chinese Mainland to Hong Kong for over 40 years.

The three trains numbered 751, 753, and 755 were launched in 1962 to help alleviate food shortages in Hong Kong. Commencing on March 20, 1962, these three trains operated daily, departing from Wuhan, Zhengzhou, Shanghai, or Changsha and transporting fresh goods to Hong Kong through Shenzhen.

During peak times, Shenzhen Industrial Station's warehouse area saw a daily influx of 5,000 livestock and tens of thousands of poultry from various parts of the country, all destined for Hong Kong. The trains played a vital role in ensuring that Hong Kong residents had access to fresh food.

In 2010, the freight train services between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, including the Three Special Express Trains, ceased operations and replaced by high-speed trains.

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