CRRC exhibits latest products at Smart China Expo

2018/09/04

Known for high-speed multiple unit trains, high-power locomotives, railway wagons and urban rail vehicles, China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) recently showcased several of its latest products at the Smart China Expo in Chongqing, including models of its new Renaissance CR400BF train, hybrid multiple unit train, full-automatic driving train which will operate on the Beijing Yanfang line, and low floor tramcar which will operate on the Wuhan Guanggu line.

The products meet advanced international standards and can adapt to various complex geographical environments, meaning they can be used in a wide range of markets.

The Renaissance CR400BF multiple unit train has proprietary intellectual property rights in several key technologies and has become the flagship product for China's high-speed multiple unit trains.

The hybrid multiple unit train also attracted numerous visitors. As the first of its kind in China, it can reach a speed of 160 km/h when connected with overhead contact lines and 120 km/h when running on just battery or hybrid power.

The full-automatic driving train, with a max speed of 80 km/h, is the first automatic rail transit operation system with proprietary intellectual property rights in China.

Finally, the low floor tramcar, running on the Wuhan Guanggu line, is comprised of five modules, has a max speed of 70 km/h, and can carry 368 people.

Source: Chinadaily