China Railway CR400BF
The CR400BF Fuxing (Chinese: 复兴号; pinyin: Fùxīng Hào) is a Chinese electric high-speed train that was developed and manufactured by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles. As part of the China Standardized EMU, The CR400BF is designed to operate at a cruise speed of 350 km/h (217 mph) and a maximum speed of 400 km/h (249 mph) in commercial service. Development on the project started in 2012, and the design plan was finished in September 2014. The first EMU rolled off the production line on 30 June 2015.[1] The series received its current designation of Fuxing in June 2017, with the nickname Golden Phoenix.[2] It is among the world's fastest conventional high-speed trains in regular service, with an operating speed of 350 km/h (217 mph).
Variants
- CR400BF
- 8-car standard production model with standard maximum speed of 420 km/h (261 mph). It is manufactured by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles.
- CR400BF–A
- 16-car version manufactured by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles.[3] Testing of this variant started on March 9, 2018.[4] The first CR400BF-A started operation of the Beijing–Shanghai high-speed railway on June 29, 2018.[5] These sets are 415 m (1,361 ft 7 in) and have a passenger capacity of 1,193 people.[5]
- CR400BF–B
- 17-car version. It is manufactured by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles.[6]
- CR400BF–C
- 8-car ATO enabled version with redesigned interior and exterior used on the Beijing–Zhangjiakou intercity railway in preparation for the 2022 Winter Olympics. It is manufactured by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles.[7] The interior design incorporates snow and ice elements with blue ambient light. The train is also equipped with high-definition LED destination displays, wireless charging for business class seats, and smart glass windows. Additional features include snowboard storage and urine sampling areas.[8][9] The trains are manufactured by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles. CR400BF–C started operating on December 30, 2019, with the opening of the Beijing–Zhangjiakou ICR.[10]
- CR400BF–G
- 8-car sandstorm and cold climate resistant version for use in more extreme weather. It is manufactured by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles.[11] Shares same exterior style as the CR400BF.
- CR400BF–Z
- 8-car variant with redesigned and upgraded interior and exterior. It is manufactured by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles.
- CR400BF–BZ
- 17-car variant with redesigned and upgraded interior and exterior. It is manufactured by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles.
- CR400BF–GZ
- 8-car sandstorm/cold resistant version with redesigned interior and exterior. It is manufactured by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles.
Specification
| Train type | Car dimensions | Total length | Top speed | Seating capacity | Formation | Power output (under 25 kV) | Entry into Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR400BF/BF–A/BF–B/BF–C/BF–E/BF–G | |||||||
| CR400BF | End cars length: 27.089 m (88 ft 10.5 in) Inter cars length: 25.65 m (84 ft 2 in) Width: 3.36 m (11 ft 0 in) Height: 4.05 m (13 ft 3 in) | Calculated: 208.078 m (682 ft 8.0 in) Real: 209 m (685 ft 8 in) | Test: 420 km/h (261 mph) Design: 400 km/h (249 mph) Continuous operation: 400 km/h (249 mph) Current operation: 350 km/h (217 mph) | 556: 10 business, 28 first and 518 standard 576: 10 business, 28 first and 538 standard | 4M4T | 10.14 MW (13,598 hp) | August 15, 2016 |
| CR400BF–C | 576: 10 business, 28 first and 538 standard 541: 10 business, 28 first and 503 standard | December 30, 2019 | |||||
| CR400BF–G | 576: 10 business, 28 first and 538 standard | June 9, 2019 | |||||
| CR400BF–A | Calculated: 413.278 m (1,355 ft 10.8 in) Real: 414 m (1,358 ft 3 in) | 1193: 22 business, 148 first and 1023 standard | 8M8T | 20.28 MW (27,196 hp) | June 12, 2018 | ||
| CR400BF–E | 880: 880 soft sleepers | Under testing | |||||
| CR400BF–B | Calculated: 438.928 m (1,440 ft 0.6 in) Real: 439.8 m (1,442 ft 11 in) | 1283: 22 business, 148 first and 1113 standard | 8M9T | January 5, 2019 | |||
Gallery
CR400BF-G at Beijing Chaoyang railway station
CR400BF-A to Shanghai Hongqiao railway station
CR400BF-B departing Beijing South railway station to Shanghai Hongqiao railway station
CR400BF-C at Qinghe railway station
CR400BF-G at Beijing North railway station
Business Class on CR400BF-GZ features staggered configuration
Seating sign on CR400BF with booking status indicators: red indicators refer to booked and green for empty.
See also
- China Railway CR400AF
- China Railway High-speed, Chinese high-speed railway service provided by China Railway.
- China Railway, Chinese state-owned corporation that operates all Fuxing trains.
- Fuxing (train), the train brand CR400BF is part of.
References
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