Zhan Tianyou (1861April 26, 2009-1965438+April 24, 2009, English name: Jeme Tien Yow), Han nationality, whose word is sincere as soon as possible. Originally from Wuyuan, Huizhou, he was born in Nanhai County, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province. Its former residence is located at No.42, Bag Lane, Shierfu West Street, Enning Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou. 12 years old studied in the United States, 1878 years old was admitted to the Department of Civil Engineering of Yale University, majoring in railway engineering. He is an expert in modern railway engineering in China and is known as the first chief railway engineer in China. He is responsible for the construction of Beijing-Zhangjiakou Railway and other projects, and is known as "the father of Chinese railways" and "the father of modern engineering in China".

1905- 1909 presided over the construction of the first railway independently designed and built by China-Zhangjing Railway; The creation of "shaft excavation method" and "herringbone" line shocked China and foreign countries; Great achievements have been made in the planning and construction of Hu Jia, Luotong, Lu Jin, Jinzhou, Pingyi, Xinyi, Chaoshan, Yuehan and other railways. He is the author of Railway Terminology and Brief Introduction of Beijing-Zhangjiakou Railway Project.

Life has its length, and fate has its ups and downs ... Fortunately, my life can be turned into a track crawling on the land of China, which is also a great blessing in my bumpy life. -Zhan Tianyou

Courage is not without tears, not in front of the enemy. The man is seven feet tall and is willing to donate money to the motherland. -Zhan Tianyou

As long as millions of workers unite and follow the outstanding figures of their own class, victory will be guaranteed. -Zhan Tianyou

Don't give in to others, and don't fish for fame. -Zhan Tianyou

We should learn what we have learned and know what we know, so that our country can stand on its own feet on the earth and be free from foreign aggression-Zhan Tianyou.