Abstract: The red gene of Chinese railways encapsulates a series of spiritual and cultural factors formed during the development of the railways under the leadership of the Communist Party of China—a process that has contributed to the nation’s journey from standing up and becoming prosperous to growing strong. By analyzing the living conditions and distinctive characteristics of railway workers in modern times, this study clarifies the process through which Marxism was integrated with the railway workforce and reveals the historical inevitability of infusing this red gene into China’s railway system. The evolution of the red gene in Chinese railways is delineated through four historical stages: commitment to revolution, assuming the pioneering role, driving reform and innovation, and strengthening the nation through railway development. This evolutionary path illustrates how Chinese railways, supported and guided by the red gene, have mirrored the history of national rejuvenation in miniature. It examines the scientific connotations of the red gene, demonstrating its rich manifestations across six dimensions: core values, character, attitude, spirit, representation, and orientation. The research aims to address the theoretical questions of how this red gene “was formed,” “is understood,” and “has evolved”.

Key words: red gene; Chinaese railway; national rejuvenation

摘要： 中国铁路红色基因是对中国共产党领导铁路助力民族复兴进程中形成的一系列精神文化因子的凝练。考察中国铁路红色基因的生成逻辑，通过分析近代铁路工人的生存境遇和鲜明特性，厘清马克思主义与铁路工人相结合的过程，揭示红色基因注入中国铁路的历史必然性；梳理中国铁路红色基因的演进历程，划分为投身革命、勇担先行、改革创新和兴路强国四个历史阶段，显示中国铁路在红色基因的支撑引领下缩影式地演绎了一部民族复兴史；剖析中国铁路红色基因的科学内涵，从核心、品格、态度、气概、表征、导向等六个方面展现其丰富样态。基于此，回答中国铁路红色基因怎么产生、怎么演进及怎么认知的相关理论问题。

关键词: 红色基因；中国铁路；民族复兴