Photo credit: Ju Huanzong | Xinhua
China showcased their new CR450 high-speed train this past Sunday in Beijing. The prototype is capable of hitting a top speed of 280 mph (450 kph) and boasts a commercial operating speed of 250 mph (400 kph).
The train is touted as being 22% more energy efficient and 10% lighter with a 2-decibel reduction in cabin noise as well as a 4% increase in passenger capacity while traveling on existing high speed rail trunk lines. Commercial operation is expected to begin in 2025, and will reduce the travel time from Beijing to Shanghai to 2.5 hours instead of 4 hours.
- This LEGO city train set features a remote control bullet locomotive toy with working, dimmable headlights and LEGO Powered Up technology
- This train toy for kids includes a train with a restaurant car, passenger coach, station platform, 24 track pieces and 6 minifigures
- The train and its dimmable lights can be controlled via the included remote control or a smart device equipped with the LEGO Powered Up App
Photo credit: Ju Huanzong | Xinhua
Next, we will meticulously organize and schedule a series of tests and assessments in multiple scenarios and at various speed levels to further evaluate the CR450’s performance and accelerate its readiness for commercial operation,” said Zhang Dayong, director of the Science and Information Technology Department of China State Railway Group Co., Ltd.
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