The Story of the Creators
Wang Wei is a photographer and railway heritage researcher with 23 years of experience. Since 2012, Wang Wei’s works have been featured in media outlets such as CNN, BBC, DailyMail, The Guardian, and Trains. Since 2015, Wang Wei has published five books on railway history and railway photography. He has also held solo exhibitions at Beijing’s 798 Art District, the Lishui International Photography Exhibition, and the Pingyao International Photography Festival, receiving the Expert Recommendation Award and the Best Curator Award. Wang Wei has traveled hundreds of thousands of kilometers, photographing railway landscapes in over 30 countries, researching heritage railways, and accumulating vast amounts of visual materials and oral history. He is currently dedicated to creating content within the context of 200 years of global railway development, using activist documentary photography to influence the preservation and heritage status of old railway buildings, ensuring they are protected from demolition and preserved for future use. To date, he has submitted applications for the designation of immovable cultural heritage and used media coverage to help protect 30 railway heritage buildings.
Since 2015, Wang Wei has established the Chasing Trains team. We have undertaken projects photographing locomotive depots, the China-Europe Railway Express, and high-speed railways. We also collaborate with travel agencies to provide expert guided tours for high-end railway-themed travel groups. Additionally, we create railway culture products, including coupler bottle openers, soaps, and candles, allowing you to easily experience our unique creativity.
Our company is located in Vancouver and New Jersey. We welcome any inquiries and cooperation and look forward to connecting with you.
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