Hubei, China is trying to run the world's fastest high-speed rail, with a speed of 450 kilometers per hour. Can it be taken in 2026?

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Jun 13, 2025 12:00

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Recently, the domestic media reported an important news about high-speed trains. Cr450, the fastest high-speed train in the world, has been put into trial operation in Hubei Province. The number of this train is cr450, of which 450 represents that its test speed will reach 450 km / h, while the commercial operation speed is set at 400 km / h.

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It is reported that cr450 high-speed rail train started slowly from Yichang North Station of Shanghai Chongqing Chengdu riverside high-speed rail this morning, and began type test for about half a month. This test aims to verify the design performance of the train, further improve its design, and provide valuable practical reference and data support for subsequent commercial operation.

At present, cr450 EMU has launched two sample cars, namely cr450af and cr450bf, which were elaborately built by Sifang Co., Ltd. and Changke Co., Ltd. under CRRC. Both trains adopt the design of 8-car marshalling and the technical scheme of 4-motor and 4-trailer, ensuring the efficient operation of the train.

In terms of interior layout, cr450 EMU provides a variety of cabin options such as business seats, multi-functional compartments, first-class seats and second-class seats, meeting the travel needs of different passengers. This design not only improves the comfort of passengers, but also further enhances the market competitiveness of the train.

CRRC emphasized that all design parameters of cr450 EMU meet the operation requirements of 400 km / h line, and its test speed can reach 450 km / h. While pursuing faster speed, this train also pays attention to the improvement of intelligence and environmental protection performance. Cr450 EMU also has the ability of downward compatibility with the existing high-speed rail operation lines, which can realize cross line operation and provide passengers with a more convenient travel experience.

In an interview with CCTV news, zhaohongwei, the overall technical expert of Fuxing EMU and the chief researcher of China Academy of Railway Sciences Group Co., Ltd., said that if the test progresses smoothly, cr450 EMU is expected to be officially put into commercial operation in the next few years. This news undoubtedly brings more expectations and expectations to the passengers.