China Railway CR400BF explained

China Railway CR400BF
Background:
  1. A16E25;color:white
Family:Fuxing
Manufacturer:CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles
Operator:China Railway Corporation
Width:3360mm
Height:4050mm
Platformheight:12501NaN1
Traction:Water cooling IGBT-VVVF inverter control (Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric)
Traction Motors:YJ-268A and YJ-305A external sector 3-phase AC induction motor (Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric)
Axleload:<
Electricsystem: Overhead catenary
Collectionmethod:Pantograph

The CR400BF Fuxing is a Chinese electric high-speed train that was developed and manufactured by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles. As part of the China Standardized EMU, The CR400BF is designed to operate at a cruise speed of 350km/h and a maximum speed of 420km/h in commercial service. Development on the project started in 2012, and the design plan was finished in September 2014. The first EMU rolled off the production line on 30 June 2015.[1] The series received its current designation of Fuxing in June 2017, with the nickname Golden Phoenix.[2] It is among the world's fastest conventional high-speed trains in regular service, with an operating speed of 350abbr=onNaNabbr=on.[3]

Variants

CR400BF

8-car standard production model with standard maximum speed of 4200NaN0. It is manufactured by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles.

CR400BF–A

16-car version manufactured by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles.[4] Testing of this variant started on March 9, 2018.[5] The first CR400BF-A started operation of the Beijing–Shanghai high-speed railway on June 29, 2018.[6] These sets are 415m (1,362feet) and have a passenger capacity of 1,193 people.

CR400BF–B

17-car version. It is manufactured by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles.[7]

CR400BF–C

8-car ATO enabled version with redesigned interior and exterior used on the Beijing–Zhangjiakou intercity railway in preparation for the 2022 Winter Olympics. It is manufactured by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles.[8] The interior design incorporates snow and ice elements with blue ambient light. The train is also equipped with high-definition LED destination displays, wireless charging for business class seats, and smart glass windows. Additional features include snowboard storage and urine sampling areas.[9] [10] The trains are manufactured by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles. CR400BF–C started operating on December 30, 2019, with the opening of the Beijing–Zhangjiakou ICR.[11]

CR400BF–G

8-car sandstorm and cold climate resistant version for use in more extreme weather. It is manufactured by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles.[12] Shares same exterior style as the CR400BF.

CR400BF–Z

8-car variant with redesigned and upgraded interior and exterior. It is manufactured by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles.

CR400BF-AZ

16-car variant with upgrade new train in December 2023. Manufactured by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles.

CR400BF–BZ

17-car variant with redesigned and upgraded interior and exterior. It is manufactured by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles.

CR400BF–GZ

8-car sandstorm/cold resistant version with redesigned interior and exterior. It is manufactured by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles.

CR400BF–J

8-car HSR inspection train with redisigned exterior, similar to CR400BF-C and BF-Z series.

CR400BF-BS

Like the CR400AF-BS, an upgraded 17-car variant called the CR400BF-BS was introduced on April 2024 for use on the Beijing-Shanghai high speed railway from 15 June 2024. This variant features interior enhancements to accommodate more passengers and a new seating class called Premium First Class, which is intermediate between First Class and Business Class.

Specification

Train typeCar dimensionsTotal lengthTop speedSeating capacityFormationPower output
(under 25 kV)
Entry into Service
CR400BF/BF–A/BF–B/BF–C/BF–S/BF–G
CR400BFEnd cars length: 27.089m (88.875feet)
Inter cars length: 25.65m (84.15feet)
Width: 3.36m (11.02feet)
Height: 4.05m (13.29feet)
Calculated: 209.1m (686feet)
Real: 209m (686feet)
Test: 4200NaN0
Design: 4000NaN0
Continuous operation: 4000NaN0
Current operation: 3500NaN0
556: 10 business, 28 first and 518 standard
576: 10 business, 28 first and 538 standard
4M4T10.14MWAugust 15, 2016
CR400BF–C576: 10 business, 28 first and 538 standard
541: 10 business, 28 first and 503 standard
December 30, 2019
CR400BF–G576: 10 business, 28 first and 538 standardJune 9, 2019
CR400BF–ACalculated: 414.26m (1,359.12feet)
Real: 414m (1,358feet)
1193: 22 business, 148 first and 1023 standard8M8T20.28MWJune 12, 2018
CR400BF–SUNKNOWNUnder testing
CR400BF–BCalculated: 438.928m (1,440.052feet)
Real: 439.8m (1,442.9feet)
1283: 22 business, 148 first and 1113 standard8M9TJanuary 5, 2019

Formation

Power Destination

Coach Type

CR400BF, CR400BF–C, CR400BF–Z, CR400BF–G, CR400BF–GZ

Coach No.12345678
TypeZYS ZE ZEC ZE ZES
TypeZYS ZE DGN ZE ZES
Power ConfigurationMc Tp M T M Tp Mc
Power UnitsUnit 1 Unit 2
Capacity5+28 90 75 63 90 5+40
Capacity5+28 90 75 48 90 5+40
Capacity6+28 90 75 48 90 6+40
Capacity6+28 90 75 63 90 6+40
Capacity5+28 90 75 63 90 6+40

CR400BF–A, CR400BF–AZ

Coach No.12345678910111213141516
TypeSW ZY ZE ZEC ZE ZY ZYS
Power ConfigurationTc M Tp M Tp M T M Tp M Tp M Tc
Power UnitsUnit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
Capacity5+12 60 90 75 48 90 60 5+28
Capacity6+12 60 90 75 48 90 60 6+28

CR400BF–B, CR400BF–BZ

Coach No.1234567891011121314151617
TypeSW ZY ZE ZEC ZE ZY ZYS
Power ConfigurationTc M Tp M Tp M T M Tp M Tp M T Tc
Power UnitsUnit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
Capacity5+12 60 90 75 48 90 60 5+28
Capacity6+12 60 90 75 48 90 60 6+28

Distribution

As of January 2024, there are 455 CR400BF series EMU in service.

OperatorQuantitySerial numberDepotNotes
Beijing Railway Bureau390031、0503、
3067、3068、3085~3087、3090、3091、
5006、5022、5025~5037、5040~5042、5070~5072、5074、5076、5077、5106~5112
Caozhuang0503 is the prototype trainset
0031 was the 400kph high-speed train testset
Shenyang Railway Bureau10305Shenyang NorthModel car
Shanghai Railway Bureau393002、3004、3006、3007、3009~3012、3014~3016、3018、3020、3022、3023、3036、3044、3048、3060、3064、3066、3078、3080、3088、3089、3106、3107、
5012、5013、5018、5023、5024、5043~5045、5068、5073、5075、5078
Shanghai Hongqiao3106 and 3107 equipped with cab side door
403001、3003、3005、3008、3013、3017、3019、3021、3034、3035、3037~3043、3045~3047、3049、3059、3061~3063、3065、3069~3077、3079、3081~3084Nanjing South
165001~5004、5007~5011、5016、5017、5019、5046、5079~5081Hangzhou West
Guangzhou Railway Group100507、
5005、5014、5015、5020、5021、5038、5039、5047、5069
Guangzhou South0507 is the prototype trainset
Beijing Railway Bureau73024、3028~3030、3054、3056、3092Beijing South
45082~5084、5087Caozhuang
93025、3031~3033、3050~3053、3055Xiong'an
Shanghai Railway Bureau253097~3105、
5048、5049、5053、5054、5057~5059、5061、5065、5066、5090~5092、5094~5096
Shanghai Hongqiao
213026、3027、3057、3058、3093~3096、
5050~5052、5055、5056、5060、5062~5064、5067、5088、5089、5093
Nanjing South
Zhengzhou Railway Group105085、5086、5156~5161Zhengzhou East
Shanghai Railway Bureau145097~5105、5151~5155Shanghai Hongqiao
Shenyang Railway Bureau155113、5115~5117、5123、5124、5129~5133、5175、5176、5199、5200Shenyang NorthTrainsets after 5175 equipped with cab side door
175118~5122、5125、5134、5177~5184、5201、5202ChangchunTrainsets after 5177 equipped with cab side door
Beijing Railway Bureau85114、5137、5140、5146~5150 Beijing North
213108~3116、
5163~5168、5171~5174、5193、5194
ChaoyangAll equipped with cab side door
165126~5128、5135、5136、5138、5139、5141、5142、5169、5170、5187、5191、5192、5195、5196Beijing SouthTrainsets after 5169 equipped with cab side door
80051
5185、5186、5188~5190、5197、5198
Caozhuang0051 was the 400kph high-speed train testset
Beijing Railway Bureau25144、5145Beijing North
Beijing Railway Bureau15162Beijing NorthPainted specifically for 2022 Winter Olympics
Equipped with cab side door
Shanghai Railway Bureau10524Hangzhou WestPainted specifically for 2022 Asian Games
Beijing Railway Bureau273138~3145
5210~5213、5220~5227、5269~5275
Beijing South
10311Beijing West
10312Chaoyang
Shanghai Railway Bureau280521~0523
3125~3137、3151~3156
5263~5268
Hangzhou West3106 and 3107 equipped with cab side door
Zhengzhou Railway Bureau40511~0514Zhengzhou East
Guangzhou Railway Bureau223117~3124、5228~5241Guangzhou South
Wuhan Railway Bureau105242~5251Wuhan
Xi'an Railway Bureau53146~3150Xi'an North
Zhengzhou Railway Group60515~0520Zhengzhou East
Shanghai Railway Group45252~5255Nanjing South
Shanghai Railway Group25208、5209Shanghai Hongqiao
Beijing Railway Bureau65143、5203~5207Chaoyang5143 was originally a BF-C trainset
Harbin Railway Bureau135214~5219、5256~5262Harbin West
CR400BF-J (CR450 Project)
China Railway of Academy Sciences10001Original trainset was 0511 and use a CR400BF-C headtype
CR400BF-J (Inspection Train)
China Railway10003Use a CR400BF-C headtype and equipped with cab side door
CRH-0306
10306Sleeper EMU test trainset, using CR400BF head type
CR400BF-S
10001Double-decker EMU test train
Longitudinal sleeper EMU
1Longitudinal sleeper EMU test trainset using CR400BF-C head

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 350km/h China Standard EMU Rolled Off the Line. China Railway. June 30, 2015.
  2. Web site: China EMU train linking Datong and Xi'an passes high speed test. https://web.archive.org/web/20151120062114/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/photo/2015-11/18/c_134830406.htm. dead. 20 November 2015. Xinhua. November 18, 2015.
  3. Web site: "复兴号"CR400BF型动车组 .
  4. Web site: 加长版复兴号下月京沪间开跑 . 9 June 2018 . 12 June 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180612235136/https://www.cnbeta.com/articles/tech/734933.htm . dead .
  5. Web site: 世界首列加长版"复兴号"正试验 时速350公里. 2020-06-11. www.guancha.cn.
  6. Web site: 7月1日全国铁路调图 加长版复兴号将首次上线京沪高铁-新华网. https://web.archive.org/web/20180701205801/http://www.xinhuanet.com/local/2018-06/01/c_1122921387.htm. dead. 1 July 2018. 2020-06-11. www.xinhuanet.com.
  7. Web site: Three New Types of Fuxing Bullet Trains Unveiled_Media_news Details_CRRC. 2020-06-10. www.crrcgc.cc.
  8. Web site: 京张高铁昨日首发 350公里时速 车厢智能随手触-新华网. 2020-06-11. www.xinhuanet.com. 2020-01-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20200101023304/http://www.xinhuanet.com//2019-12/31/c_1125406486.htm. dead.
  9. Web site: 京张高铁今日开通,列车全球首次时速350公里以上自动驾驶. 2020-06-11. www.guancha.cn.
  10. Web site: 京张高铁智能动车组上线联调联试-新华网. https://web.archive.org/web/20191230065731/http://www.xinhuanet.com/2019-11/07/c_1125205617.htm. dead. 30 December 2019. 2020-06-11. www.xinhuanet.com.
  11. Web site: 蘇子牧. 2019-12-30. 京張高鐵今開通 全球首次實現時速350公里自動駕駛. 2020-06-11. 香港01. zh-HK.
  12. Web site: Feng. David. 2019-09-11. Linking China's Railways from the Capital to The Great Northeast. 2020-06-10. Medium. en.