China Railways CRH3

China Railways CRH3 EMU

In service 2008 – present
Manufacturer Siemens,
Tangshan Railway Vehicle
Changchun Railway Vehicle
Family name Siemens Velaro
Number under construction CRH380B: 40 trainsets (320 cars)
CRH380BL: 100 trainsets (1600 cars)
CRH380CL: 25 trainsets (400 cars)
Number built CRH3C: 80 trainsets (640 cars)
CRH380B: 10 trainsets (80 cars)
CRH380BL: 70 trainsets (1120 cars)
CRH380CL: 1 trainset (16 cars)
Formation CRH3A, CRH3C, CRH380B: 8 cars/trainset (4M4T)
CRH380BL, CRH380CL: 16 cars/trainset (8M8T)
Capacity CRH3A: 728[1]
CRH3C: 556-600
CRH380B: 551[1]
CRH380BL: 1043[1]
CRH380CL: 1053[1]
Operator Chinese Ministry of Railways
- Beijing Railway Bureau
- Guangzhou Railway Group
Line(s) served Beijing-Tianjin high-speed rail
Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link
Specifications
Train length CRH3A, CRH3C, CRH380B: 200 m (656 ft 2 in)
CRH380BL: 399.27 m (1,309 ft 11 in)
Width 3,265 mm (10 ft 8.5 in)
Height 3,890 mm (12 ft 9 in)
Platform height 1,250 mm (4 ft 1 in)[2]
Maximum speed CRH3A: 160 km/h (99 mph) to 250 km/h (155 mph)[1]
CRH3C: 350 km/h (217 mph)
CRH380B, CRH380BL, CRH380CL: 380 km/h (236 mph)
Weight CRH3C: 447 t (440 long tons; 493 short tons)[3]
Traction system Siemens or Hitachi IGBT VVVF inverter control
Power output CRH3A: 5.12 MW (6,870 hp)[1]
CRH3C: 8.8 MW (11,800 hp)[3]
CRH380B: 9.2 MW (12,300 hp)[1]
CRH380BL: 18.4 MW (24,700 hp)[4]
CRH380CL: 19.2 MW (25,700 hp)[1]
Transmission AC-DC-AC
Power supply Overhead line[3]
Electric system(s) 25 kV 50 Hz AC[3]
Current collection method Pantograph
Braking system(s) Regenerative, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge[3]

The CRH3 is a version of the Siemens Velaro high-speed train used in China on the Beijing–Tianjin Intercity Railway line, Wuhan-Guangzhou Passenger Dedicated Line, Zhengzhou-Xi'an Passenger Dedicated Line and the Shanghai–Nanjing Intercity Railway. It is capable of service speed of 380 km/h (236 mph) as the very similar Velaro E used in Spain, but, similarly to the Sapsan, it is 300 mm (11.8 in) wider to take advantage of a more generous structure gauge and thus be able to fit in more seats in a 2+3 layout.

History

In November 2005 the Ministry of Railways ordered 60 Velaro trains for use on the Beijing-Tianjin high-speed rail line. On 27 July 2006, the joint project office was opened at Tangshan.[5]

CRH3A

The first three trains were built in Germany by Siemens, and these imported trains were labelled CRH3A (CRH3-002A, CRH3-003A and CRH3-004A). These trains are based on the German Deutsche Bahn's ICE 3 high-speed trains and were given initial designations of CRH3A. Of these German trains, the first one was shipped from Bremerhaven on 19 December 2007.[6]

On 30 November 2012, the CNR announced new design of CRH3A, with three styles that can operate at top speed of 160 km/h, 200 km/h and 250 km/h. The first train was rolled out on June 3, 2013.[7]

CRH3C

After December 2008, the three imported CRH3A were repainted and renamed to CRH3C (CRH3-002C, CRH3-003C and CRH3-004C). The rest of the trains are now being built by Tangshan Railway Vehicle with some components from Germany.[8]

The first Chinese-built CRH3 (CRH3-001C) was unveiled on 11 April 2008.[8]

The 8-car CRH3C trains are similar to the Velaro E design in Spain, but 300 mm (11.8 in) wider to fit more seats in a 2+3 layout; a 200 m (656 ft) CRH3 train will seat 548 passengers: 16 deluxe-class (8 sold publicly), 50 in first-class, 490 in second-class.[2]

Each train sets consists of four motor cars and four trailer cars, equipped with two driving units, and each of them is in charge of the driving of two motor cars and two trailer cars.

The bogies are improved versions of the SF500 bogie. Innovations include the body bolster, vibration damper, spring parameters, transmission ratio, widening the carbody and increasing the speed of the trainsets.[9]

The trains are designed for running at 350 km/h (217 mph). On 24 June 2008, CRH3-001C reached a top speed of 394.3 km/h (245.0 mph) during a test on the Beijing to Tianjin high speed line.[10]

On 9 December 2009, a pair of CRH3 EMUs (CRH3-013C + CRH3-017C) reached a top speed of 394.2 km/h (245 mph) during a test on the Zhengzhou to Xi'an high speed line,[11] setting a world record for double-link EMUs.

On 28 September 2009, an additional 20 CRH3C sets was ordered by the Chinese MOR.[12]

See: Inside and outside CRH3C China Rail High Speed Train

CRH380B/BL

In March 2009, a new contract was signed with China Northern Railways (CNR) to supply 100 16-car trainsets for 39.2B RMB with delivery from October 2010 onwards. This order for a total of 1600 railway cars is greater than the total production of all Velaro and ICE trains that have ever been manufactured in the past. It is planned that the trains will be produced by CNR subsidiaries, Tangshan Railway Vehicles and Changchun Railway Vehicles, using technology from the previous technology transfer agreement. In this contract, Siemens acts as a component supplier, with only 18% of the content actually made by the company.[13] An additional order for 40 16-car sets and 40 8-car sets was made on 28 September 2009 for 25.32B RMB.[14]

Top travel speed for this variant is 380 km/h (236 mph), though it is capable of attaining even higher speeds.[15] These trains have been designated as CRH380B (8-car set) and CRH380BL (16-car set) in September 2010.[16] The first CRH380BL set with series number CRH380B-6401L rolled off the production line and was unveiled to the public in September 2010. it was manufactured by Tangshan Railway Vehicle.[17] On October 2010, the 16-car train was sent to Beijing loop line for test. On November 2010, the train was sent to Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway for trial run. The trainset reached the maximum speed of 457 km/h (284 mph) on 5 December 2010.[18] More recently, during a subsequent test on 10 January 2011, a CRH380BL set reached a new record speed of 487.3 km/h (302.8 mph), breaking the previous record held by the CRH380A.[19]

Since 13 January 2011, the CRH380BL enter regular service at the Shanghai–Hangzhou High-Speed Railway and Shanghai–Nanjing High-Speed Railway.[20]

All 54 CRH380BL trainsets were recalled in mid-August 2011 due to operational problems on the new Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway. The new trains were reported as being "too sensitive" and the subject of frequent breakdowns in stormy weather. They will be temporarily replaced by the CRH380A and CRH380AL.

As of December 2011, the recalled trainsets have returned to service.

See: Official CRH380BL Model Train

CRH380CL

Changchun Railway Vehicle released a redesigned nose fitted onto a CRH380B body at the Modern Railways 2010 on 6 December 2010. The new design will be designated the CRH380CL, with the Bombardier Zefiro redesignated the CRH380D, and will incorporate electrical equipment from Hitachi. 25 16-car trainsets have been ordered by the MOR, replacing 25 previously ordered CRH380BL units.[21] The first trainset was delivered underwent testing starting in 2011.[22] The trains entered regular service in the Spring of 2013.[23]

Formation

Power Destination

Coach Type

On CRH380BL trains, type ZYS coaches at the ends of the trains have a Sightseeing Area.

CRH3C

Coach No. 12345678
Type ZE ZEC ZY ZE
Power Configuration MC TP M T M TP MC
Power Units Unit 1 Unit 2
Capacity 60+8 80 80 50 50 80 80 60+8

CRH380B

Coach No. 12345678
Type ZYS ZE ZEC ZE ZES
Power Configuration MC TP M T M TP MC
Power Units Unit 1 Unit 2
Capacity 28+5 85 85 75 63 85 85 40+5

CRH380BG

Coach No. 12345678
Type ZYT ZE ZEC ZE ZET
Power Configuration MC TP M T M TP MC
Power Units Unit 1 Unit 2
Capacity 1 44+8 80 80 71 40 80 80 60+8
Capacity 2 28+5 85 85 75 63 85 85 40+5

CRH380BL

Coach No. 12345678910111213141516
Type 1 ZYG ZY SW ZY ZE CA ZE ZYG
Type 2 SW ZY ZE CA ZE SW
Power Configuration MC TP M T M TP M TP M T M TP MC
Power Units Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
Capacity1 2+37 56 24 56 71 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 2+37
Capacity2 3+13 56 56 80 71 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 3+13

CRH380CL

Coach No. 12345678910111213141516
Type 1 ZYG ZY SW ZY ZE CA ZE ZYG
Type 2 ZYS ZY ZE CA ZE ZYS
Power Configuration MC TP M T M TP M TP M T M TP MC
Power Units Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
Capacity1 2+37 56 24 56 71 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 2+37
Capacity2 3+13 56 56 80 71 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 3+13

Train series number

CRH3C made by Siemens: CRH3-002C ～ CRH3-004C.

CRH3C made by CNR Tangshan Railway Vehicles:CRH3-001C, CRH3-005C ～ CRH2-080C.

CRH380B made by CNR Changchun Railway Vehicles: CRH380B-6246 ～ CRH380B-6285.

CRH380BL made by CNR Changchun Railway Vehicles: CRH380B-6201L ～ CRH380B-6245L.

CRH380BL made by CNR Tangshan Railway Vehicles: CRH380B-6401L ～ CRH380B-6470L.

CRH380CL made by CNR Changchun Railway Vehicles: CRH380C-6301L ～ CRH380C-6325L.[21]

At first, not all trains in service were numbered CRH3C. Imported trains were numbered as CRH3A. They are CRH3-002A, CRH3-003A and CRH3-004A. The first Chinese-made CRH3 was numbered as CRH3-001C. However, the three train sets had been repainted to CRH3C since December 2008. Later Chinese made trains include CRH3-005C, CRH3-006C and so on.

Distribution

As of November 2013

Operator Quantity Series number Lines serving Note
CRH3C
Beijing Railway Bureau20CRH3C-3001 ～ CRH3C-3016、
CRH3C-3018 ～ CRH3C-3021		Jingjin ICL
Guangzhou Railway Group Co.,Ltd60CRH3C-3017、CRH3C-3022 ～ CRH3C-3080Jingguangshengang High-Speed Railway、Guangshen'gang XRL、Hangzhou–Fuzhou–Shenzhen High-Speed Railway、Liu Heng Railway、Guiyang-Guangzhou High-Speed Railway、Hang Long Passenger Line、Long-Kunming passenger line
CRH380B
Shenyang Railway Bureau5CRH380B-6246~CRH380B-6250Testing
Harbin Railway Bureau35CRH380B-6251~CRH380B-6285Testing
CRH380BL
Shanghai Railway Bureau29CRH380B-6225L~CRH380B-6230L, CRH380B-6401L~CRH380B-6423LHuning PDL、Huhang PDL
Beijing Railway Bureau11CRH380B-6202L, CRH380B-6206L~CRH380B-6207L, CRH380B-6210L, CRH380B-6211L, CRH380B-6215L~CRH380B-6218L, CRH380B-6222L~CRH380B-6224LBeijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway
Jinan Railway Bureau26CRH380B-6201L, CRH380B-6203L~CRH380B-6205L, CRH380B-6208L~CRH380B-6209L, CRH380B-6212L~CRH380B-6214L, CRH380B-6219L~CRH380B-6221L, CRH380B-6245LBeijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway
Guangzhou Railway Bureau29CRH380B-6429L~CRH380B-6457LWuhan–Guangzhou High-Speed Railway
CRH380CL
Beijing Railway Bureau8CRH380CL-5601、 CRH380CL-5603、
CRH380CL-5605~CRH380CL-5608、 CRH380CL-5620、 CRH380CL-5621		Jinghu High-Speed Railway、Jiaoji Passenger Railway
Shanghai Railway Bureau9CRH380CL-5602、 CRH380CL-5604、
CRH380CL-5611~CRH380CL-5613、 CRH380CL-5615、 CRH380CL-5619、
CRH380CL-5623、 CRH380CL-5624		Ninghang Intercity Raiway、Huhang PDL、Hang-Yong PDL、Huning PDL、Jiaoji Passenger Railway
Jinan Railway Bureau8CRH380CL-5609、 CRH380CL-5610、 CRH380CL-5614、
CRH380CL-5616~CRH380CL-5618、 CRH380CL-5622、 CRH380CL-5625		Jinghu High-Speed Railway、Ninghang Intercity Raiway、Huhang PDL、Hang-Yong PDL、Jiaoji Passenger Railway

See also

References

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