In Henan, new bullet train tested(1/4)

A new Fuxing high-speed train developed by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles Co goes into operation. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)

A new Fuxing high-speed bullet train developed for testing by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles Co recently went into operation, according to the company, a Chinese train manufacturer based in Changchun, Jilin province.

During its test on the rail line from Puyang to Zhengzhou, Henan province, on Thursday, the world-leading train set a record of 435 kilometer per hour for the open line.

It also set a relative speed record of 870 km/h when two trains ran in opposite directions and passed each other on parallel tracks in a tunnel.

The test marked the launch of the CR450 scientific and technological innovation project, which is included in China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), the company said.

A new Fuxing high-speed train developed by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles Co goes into operation. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)

The new train will provide important technical support and guidance for the further development of CR450 trains.

The new test train rolled off the production line at CRRC Changchun on Dec 22, 2021. The company sent a team of around 100 technical staff members to participate in tests.

As of March 15, the train had completed all 52 scientific research tests and all the experimental results met the expected requirements.

The tests covered the quality of rail lines, overhead lines and signals. They are also providing technical support for operation safety assessment and maintenance.

A new Fuxing high-speed train developed by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles Co goes into operation. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)

A new Fuxing high-speed train developed by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles Co goes into operation. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)