China Railway CR450BF
| China Railway CR450BF | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Stock type | Electric multiple unit |
| Manufacturer | CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles Co., Ltd. |
| Family name | Fuxing |
| Constructed | 2024- |
| Number built | 1 |
| Number in service | 0 |
| Formation | 4M4T |
| Fleet numbers | CR450BF-0501 |
| Capacity | 552 |
| Operators |  China RailwayChina Academy of Railway Sciences |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 211.4 metres (694 ft) |
| Width | 3.36 metres (11.0 ft) |
| Maximum speed |
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| Axle load | 14.5 tonnes (32,000 lb) |
| Electric system(s) | 25kV 50Hz AC |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| UIC classification | (2’2’)(Bo’Bo’)(2’2’)(Bo’Bo’)(Bo’Bo’)(2’2’)(Bo’Bo’)(2’2’) |
| Safety system(s) | CTCS-400T, Vigilance |
| Coupling system | Scharfenberg |
| Headlight type | Light Emitting Diode |
| Seating | Longitudinal |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
The CR450BF Fuxing (Chinese: 复兴号; pinyin: Fùxīng Hào) is a Chinese electric high-speed train manufactured by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles. As part of the China Standardized EMU, the CR450BF is designed to operate at speed of 400 km/h (250 mph) and a maximum test speed of 450km/h.
History
[edit]2020
[edit]Drafted between 26 and 29 October on the fifth plenum of the 19th Central Committee of the CCP, the project was announced as part of China’s 14th five-year plan, known as “Research and development plans for speedier bullet train”.[1]
2023
[edit]On June 28, test runs were conducted on the Fuzhou-Xiamen high-speed railway using two trainsets: CR400AF-J-0002comprehensive inspection train (CIT) containing a CR450AF intermediate car, and CR400BF-J-0001 comprehensive inspection train (CIT) containing a CR450BF intermediate car. During these tests, a speed of 453 km/h (281 mph) was reached, and a relative speed of 891 km/h (554 mph) was reached, setting a new world record for the relative speed between two conventionally wheeled trains.[2]
On June 29, the test trains ran in Haiwei tunnel and conducted a maximum speed of 420km/h for a single train a 840km/h of relative speed.[1]
2024
[edit]On December 29, CRRC hold a media conference in Beijing, China, officially released the two prototypes of CR450 family EMUs, CR450AF-0201 and CR450BF-0501[3]
2025
[edit]The CR450BF is expected to enter regular service in 2025, by the end of the 14th five-year plan.[1]
Design
[edit]Frame
[edit]A standard CR450BF has 8 carriages, made of lightweight materials like aluminum, carbon fiber and glass fiber. 4 of them (car 2/4/5/7) are power-cars and the other 4 (car 1/3/6/8) are trailers.[4]
Each middle car has two pairs of door at the end of the carriage, except the dining car, which only has one pair, the two lead cars on both of its ends also have two pair of doors fitted but one of them serves as the exclusive access to the driver's cab.[4]
Two sets of pantographs are installed on unpowered trailer car 3 and 6 for collecting current from the overhead catenaries.[4]
The height of the each carriage are reduced on CR450BF compared to its predecessors, therefore reduced drags by reducing the body cross section area.[4]
Electrical systems
[edit]According to CRRC, the CR450BF has a higher traction force by using permanent-magnet synchronous motor (PMSM), which enables at least 3% higher energy conversion efficiency.[4]
The train uses pantograph to gain 25kV 50Hz AC from the overhead catenary, which is the only type of energy source used on the China Railway network all across China.
It also has a storage battery system which can provide the train with a 110V DC power source.[4]
Mechanical systems
[edit]The CR450BF prototype has redesigned integrated bogies, which according to CRRC, is 20% lighter than previous generations of traditional externally mounted ones seen on other Chinese high-speed EMUs.[5] Unlike other production models, they are hidden under the side skirt of the frame with a enclosure design for better aerodynamic performance and therefore reduce drag for a better energy efficiency, similar to those seen on the Japanese Shinkansen, or the end-car of German ICE 4.
Interior
[edit]There are four classes of seating on board the CR450BF: Second Class, First Class, Premium First class and Business Class.[6] Second Class has 482 seats in a 2-3 layout, similar to other Chinese EMUs and carriages.[7]
First Class has 28 seats in a 2-2 layout. Compared with second class, the seats are made of leather and offer improved comfort with more width and legroom.[7]
Premium first class has 24 seats in a 2-2 layout, and debuted in 2023 on previous CR400 trainsets. Compared with first class, it offers greater legroom and features a footrest.[4] The business class cabin has undergone various redesigns, consisting of three different types of seating configurations: a 6-seat classic business class setup, a business suite that accommodates six individuals, and a multi-purpose suite that offers more privacy.[7]
Variants
[edit]CR450BF (Prototype)
[edit]The first trainset to be built, the CR450BF-0501, was first rolled out on November 26, 2024. It is designed for testing and qualification purposes.[8]
| No | Model | Type | UIC number | Class | Capacity | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZYS | Trailer car | ZYS01xxxx | Business/Premium First | 30 | 28550mm |
| 2 | ZES | Power car | ZES02xxxx | Second | 85 | 25650mm |
| 3 | ZE | Trailer car (with pantograph) | ZE03xxxx | Second | 90 | 25650mm |
| 4 | ZE | Power car | ZE04xxxx | Second | 80 | 25650mm |
| 5 | ZEC | Power car | ZEC05xxxx | Second/Dining car | 63 | 25650mm |
| 6 | ZE | Trailer car (with pantograph) | ZE06xxxx | Second | 90 | 25650mm |
| 7 | ZES | Power car | ZES07xxxx | Second | 80 | 25650mm |
| 8 | ZYS | Trailer car | ZYS08xxxx | Business/First | 34 | 28550mm |
See also
[edit]- Rail transport in China
- High-speed rail in China
- Fuxing (train)
- China Railway CR400BF
- China Railway CRH3
- Siemens Velaro CN
References
[edit]
- ^ a b c Tiwari, Sakshi (2023-07-03). "At 453 KM/H, China Tests World's Fastest, New-Gen High-Speed Train That Is Safer, Energy-Efficient & Intelligent". EURASIAN TIMES. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ^ Paleja, Ameya. "At 281 miles an hour, China's new high-speed maglev train is the world's fastest". Interesting Engineering. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ "FOCUS | China debuts prototype of fastest high-speed train in the world". english.news.cn. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ a b c d e f g "CR450AF(样车)动车组 - 动车组列车 - 记录高速动车组列车及城市轨道交通列车发展历程 —— 慧伊创新科技（北京）有限公司". www.china-emu.cn. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ BATRAK, OLEKSANDR (2024-07-30). "CRRC Develops Innovative Bogie for High-Speed Trains". Railway Supply. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ "China debuts prototype of fastest high-speed train in the world". english.www.gov.cn. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ a b c sina_mobile (2024-12-29). "运营时速 400 公里全球最快，我国 CR450 动车组样车内饰、坐席等设计公布". finance.sina.cn. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ "CR450AF departing factory". 2024-11-26.