Keepsake photos of Railway Ministry

People wait in line to take photos in front of the defunct Ministry of Railways before the sign is removed, in Beijing, on Thursday. China plans to dismantle the Ministry of Railways into administrative and commercial arms, according to a report delivered by State Councilor Ma Kai at the annual session of the country's top legislature on Sunday. The proposed Ministry of Transport will fulfill the Railway Ministry's administrative functions, and the proposed China Railway Corp will perform its business functions. [Photo/CFP]

Residents and media take photos in front of the defunct Ministry of Railways before the sign is removed, in Beijing, March 14, 2013. [Photo/CFP]