China Railways CRH6
| China Railways CRH6 EMU | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CSR Nanjing Puzhen Rolling Stock Co. Ltd. |
| Built at | CSR Guangdong Jiangmen Rail Transit Vehicles |
| Number built | 24 trainsets (192 cars) |
| Formation | 8 cars per trainset (4M4T) |
| Capacity |
High-speed version: 586 seating / 1506 max Quasi High-speed version: 1545 standard / 2110 max |
| Operator | Chinese Ministry of Railways |
| Line(s) served | Guangzhu ICR, Suiguanshen ICR, Guanhui ICR, Guangfo Link, Chengdu–Dujiangyan ICR, Jinshan Railway |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 199.5 m (655 ft) |
| Width | 3,300 mm (10 ft 10 in) |
| Height | 3,900 mm (12 ft 10 in) |
| Platform height | 1,130 mm (3 ft 8 in) |
| Maximum speed |
High-speed version: 250 km/h (155 mph) Quasi High-speed version: 180 km/h (112 mph) |
| Traction system | IGBT VVVF inverter control |
| Transmission | AC-DC-AC |
| Power supply | Overhead catenary |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC |
| Braking system(s) | Regenerative, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The China Railways CRH6 is a new generation of intercity high-speed train of the People's Republic of China. It is designed by CSR Qingdao Sifang Locomotive & Rolling Stock Co., Ltd. and will be manufactured by CSR Nanjing Puzhen Rolling Stock Co. Ltd at its subsidiary, the CSR Guangdong Jiangmen Factory.[1]
Overview
The CRH6 will be divided into two major types, according to stopping patterns:
- High-Speed Version, designed top speed 250 km/h (155 mph), top operating speed 220 km/h (137 mph) to be used on non-stop or express services. It uses a 2+2 transverse seating layout and has toilets on board.[2]
- Quasi-high Speed version, designed top speed 180 km/h (112 mph), operating speed 160 km/h (99 mph) to be used on local services will feature longitudinal seating arrangements similar to that of subway trains. There is also no toilet on board the train.[2]
On December 29, 2009, the MOR Ordered 22 sets of 160 km/h (99 mph) class and 10 sets of 200 km/h (124 mph) class 6-car Intercity High Speed train from CSR Puzhen, the contract worth 2346 million RMB,[3] and now the order has been transformed into 24 sets of CRH6 and will be delivered by the end of 2012.[4][5]
See also
- China Railways CRH1
- China Railways CRH2
- China Railways CRH3
- China Railways CRH5
- China Railways CRH380A
- China Railways CIT Trains
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