Country's transport miracle

The world saw thousands of anguished faces when China's rail and road systems were paralyzed by the most severe snowstorms in 50 years during Spring Festival, but a good news story of staggering scope and hope is unfolding unbeknown to many.

It is the tale of a transportation miracle - the boom in road, rail and air infrastructure that will help get affected areas back on their feet and underpin China's lightning development.

As NPC deputies gather to discuss how to expedite the recovery and chart the country's future, it is worth reflecting on the nation's transport achievements in the past 20-30 years.