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Sound barriers
Published: Jan 21, 2026 11:46 PM
Sound barriers		Workers install fully enclosed noise barriers along elevated tracks at a railway construction site in Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, on January 21, 2026. The double-track line is flanked by these barriers, forming a frame akin to a silent tunnel that significantly dampens train noise and helps preserve a quieter environment for nearby residents. Photo: VCG

Workers install fully enclosed noise barriers along elevated tracks at a railway construction site in Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, on January 21, 2026. The double-track line is flanked by these barriers, forming a frame akin to a "silent tunnel" that significantly dampens train noise and helps preserve a quieter environment for nearby residents. Photo: VCG