We have all heard stories of people going the extra mile for work, but Akash Bansal might’ve just set a new benchmark, literally. The Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of Skyvik recently shared an incredible tale of travelling 1,600 kilometres in a single day across China all for a 3-hour meeting.
Sounds exhausting, right? Surprisingly, not for Akash. In a now-viral post on X (formerly Twitter), he said,
“So, I travelled 1600 km in a single day for a 3-hour meeting and was not dead by the end. This shows how convenient life in China is.”
According to him, he took a high-speed train in the morning, travelled 800 km to attend the meeting, wrapped up work, and returned the same night—just in time to sleep in his own bed. No layovers, no hotel check-ins. Just smooth, super-fast, well-managed travel.
Akash was all praise for China’s railway infrastructure. In a follow-up post, he described how stations are “massive”, yet boarding is unbelievably smooth.
“You enter the platform just 10 minutes before departure,” he said. “Scan your passport or ID, and the gate opens. No drama, no delays.”
What impressed him even more was the flexibility.
“If you arrive early, just head to the counter—they’ll change your ticket to an earlier train. How sick is that?”
It’s the Little Things That Stood Out
From massage chairs at the waiting lounges (yes, seriously) to security staff going the extra mile, Akash highlighted how well-oiled the system is. He recalled an incident where he arrived early, and a security guard personally helped him get an earlier ticket—without him even asking.
“He could have ignored me,” Akash noted. “But he didn’t.”
The Internet Is in Awe
Akash’s post has triggered a wave of reactions online. One user summed it up perfectly:
“That’s truly impressive! The efficiency and convenience of China’s high-speed rail system transform travel into a seamless experience.”
At a time when we often grumble about delayed trains, long queues, and exhausting commutes, this story is a reminder of what good infrastructure, thoughtful systems, and human approach can achieve.
Who knew a 1,600 km trip could be this smooth—and even end with you back in your own bed?