At that time, preparations for the Spring Festival transport season were in full swing. The Ministry of Railways had dedicated itself entirely to these preparations, leaving the appointment of the bureau chief unannounced as the year drew to a close.
Meanwhile, news of the Wujiang Railway Branch Bureau achieving 1,000 days of safe production was broadcast on television, drawing intense attention from the high-ranking officials at the Ministry of Railways. Seeing how the Wujiang Railway Branch Bureau had managed to eliminate major traffic accidents under such harsh conditions, they gained a new perspective on those two near-miss incidents, and support for Wu Zhengguo gradually gained the upper hand.
Although Deputy Bureau Chief Zhang found himself at a disadvantage, his connections could not be underestimated and were still exerting influence. In the end, the ministry decided to consult the local government. Because railways serve the national economy, the railway bureau needed to maintain a good relationship with local authorities to provide transportation support for regional economic development; thus, the opinion of the local government was crucial when appointing a bureau chief.
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