CRRC Tangshan unveiled the prototype high-speed freight electric multiple unit in December 2020, with top speeds of 350 km/h (220 mph).[1][2][3]
| CRRC Tangshan High-speed Freight Train | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CRRC |
| Built at | CRRC Tangshan |
| Constructed | 2020-Present |
| Capacity | 110 metric tons |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 350 km/h (220 mph) |
Design
editThe prototype builds on a temporarily rebuilt CR400BF passenger trainset (used for Alibaba's Single's Day shopping festival in November 2020), with purpose-built 2.9m doors, accommodating two rows of containers with roller floors.[4]
The train's design based on a passenger train resulted in an 85% utility rate for cargo, with 800 m2 of usable floor space.[4] The train is designed to handle temperatures from -25 to 40 degrees Celsius.[5]
The train was designed using biomimicry to resemble a Chinese sturgeon, which is claimed to reduce air resistance.[2]
References
edit- ^ 赵诗悦. "High-speed trains buoy freight sector". global.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
- ^ a b "World's first 350 km/h freight train off assembly line - Xinhua | English.news.cn". www.xinhuanet.com. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
- ^ "State-Owned Firm Building High-Speed Cargo Trains - Caixin Global". www.caixinglobal.com. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
- ^ a b 2020-12-24T10:53:00. "CRRC Tangshan unveils high speed freight train". Railway Gazette International. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "China presents freight train to break speed record with 350 kmph". RailFreight.com. 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
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