New models of Fuxing bullet trains debut in Beijing
Exhibits at the China National Railway Test Center.
China's trains often feature plain and uniform designs, but that's about to change.
A number of new models of Fuxing bullet trains have made their public debut at an exhibition in Beijing, China Railway Corp announced on Monday.
They are among the high-tech railway equipment designed and developed by China, now on display at the China National Railway Test Center.
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The CR200J Fuxing bullet train provides both passenger and vehicle transport options, with a maximum speed of 160 kilometers per hour.
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The CR200J Fuxing bullet train that provides both passenger and vehicle transport options, with a maximum speed of 160 kilometers per hour, is displayed at the National Railway Test Center in Beijing.
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The CR200J Fuxing bullet train.
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The CR200J Fuxing bullet train.
One of them is the new CR200J model, affectionately nicknamed "The Hulk," with speeds of up to 160 kilometers per hour, featuring different carriage configurations. The nine-carriage trains can carry 720 people, while long trains with 11 to 20 carriages can carry a maximum of 1,102 people. The trains will be put into operation next year.
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The CR300BF Fuxing bullet train is designed to save energy, with a maximum speed of 250 kilometers per hour and seats for 613 people.
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The CR300BF Fuxing bullet train is designed to save energy costs, with a maximum speed of 250 kilometers per hour, to carry 613 people.
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The CR300BF Fuxing bullet train is designed to save energy costs, with a maximum speed of 250 kilometers per hour, to carry 613 people.
The 209-meter CR300BF trains, with speeds of 250km/h, have eight carriages and can carry 613 passengers. Due to its color, the trains are nicknamed "Blue Nuannan." In Chinese, nuannan means a man who is considerate and caring. Taking advantage of low-energy consumption and cost-effective performance, the trains can meet the demand of various transportation services.
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The CR400BF-B Fuxing bullet train.
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The CR400AF-B Fuxing bullet train.
The 17-carriage CR400AF-B and CR400BF-B models, which are 439.8 meters long and capable of traveling at 350km/h, will be able to carry 1,283 passengers, improving the passenger capacity by 7.5 percent from the 16-carriage versions.
According to China Railway Corp, the 17-carriage trains will be put into use on the Beijing-Shanghai rail line from January 5 next year.
Chinese netizens were amazed at the new models, with one commenting, "Colorful and handsome!"
