China Railways DJJ1

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**DJJ1**
Power type	Electric
Builder	Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Works
UIC classification	Bo'Bo'
Locomotive weight	78 tonnes (locomotive)
Electric system(s)	25kV 50Hz
Transmission	AC-DC-AC
Top speed	210 km/h (131 mph)
Power output	4800 kW continuous
Tractive effort	211 kN starting 164 kN continuous at 105 km/h
Locomotive brakes	Regenerative
Train brakes	DK-1B electro-pneumatic

The DJJ1 "Blue Arrow" (Chinese Simp.: 蓝箭, Trad.: 藍箭) is a type of high speed push-pull train used by mainland China Railways. They were manufactured in 2000 by Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Works.

8 DJJ1 sets were made. Each set consists of a locomotive unit and 6 passenger units, seating 421 passengers. All 8 trains were owned by Guangzhou Zhongche, and were leased to Guangshen Railway. At the time of entering service, they ran between Guangzhou and Shenzhen. It is the most successful locally-built high-speed train in China, and by far, the only locally built high speed to be produced in quantities.

All DJJ1 trains currently run between Shaoguan and Pingshi since July 2007. As of Jan 2008, all trains are waiting for transfer to Chengdu Railway Bureau.

According to Chinese railfan forums, DJJ1 is an attempt of cloning the X 2000, a European tilting train model.