| CRRC Tangshan High-speed Freight Train | |
| Manufacturer: | CRRC |
| Factory: | CRRC Tangshan |
| Yearconstruction: | 2020-Present |
| Capacity: | 110 metric tons |
| Maxspeed: | 350km/h |
CRRC Tangshan unveiled the prototype high-speed freight electric multiple unit in December 2020, with top speeds of 350km/h.[1] [2] [3]
The prototype builds on a temporarily rebuilt CR400BF passenger trainset (used for Alibaba's Single's Day shopping festival in November 2020), with purpose-built 2.9m doors, accommodating two rows of containers with roller floors.[4]
The train's design based on a passenger train resulted in an 85% utility rate for cargo, with 800 m2 of usable floor space. The train is designed to handle temperatures from -25 to 40 degrees Celsius.[5]
The train was designed using biomimicry to resemble a Chinese sturgeon, which is claimed to reduce air resistance.