On April 30, the results of the 2025 China Youth May Fourth Medal and New Era Youth Pioneer Award selection were announced. The Innovation Team for Aerodynamics and Collision Safety Technology in Rail Transit at Central South University was awarded the honorary title of "China Youth May Fourth Medal Collective".

The Innovation Team for Rail Transit Aerodynamics and Collision Safety Technology at Central South University has pioneered research fields such as rail transit aerodynamics and train collision dynamics in China. Focusing on major national projects like the Fuxing high-speed train and the Beijing-Shanghai and Qinghai-Tibet railways, the team has addressed critical challenges including aerodynamic constraints on high-speed rail development, wind hazards threatening operational safety, and severe casualties caused by train collisions. These efforts have supported China's high-speed rail industry in transitioning from catching up to leading the world, writing a magnificent chapter of China's high-speed rail technology reaching global prominence.