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Chongqing-Xiamen High-Speed Rail Enters Trial Phase from Chongqingdong

Trial operations have commenced on the Chongqingdong to Qianjiang section of the Chongqing-Xiamen High-Speed Railway in China.

CRRC Produces China’s First Six-Car Urban Rail Express Train

CRRC has officially completed the first six-car urban rail express train for the Chongqing Metro Line 15.

China: Fuxing Intelligent EMU Trains Commence Service in Harbin

The Fuxing intelligent electric multiple unit (EMU) train, developed by CRRC, has commenced operation in Heilongjiang Province.

China: Sightseeing Trains Debut in Lijiang City

A number of sightseeing trains have begun operation on a dedicated sightseeing line in Lijiang City in the Yunnan Province, China.

World’s First Carbon Fibre Subway Train Enters Service

The CETROVO 1.0 subway train, jointly developed by CRRC and Qingdao Metro Group, has entered service on Qingdao Metro Line 1 in China. 

CRRC Provides Further Details on CR450 Bullet Train

Following the unveiling of the world’s fastest high-speed train in China, CRRC has provided further details on the CR450 model. 

World's Fastest High-Speed Train Unveiled in China

On 29 December, the CR450 train model was unveiled in Beijing, introducing what is now recognised as the world's fastest high-speed train.

China: Hydrogen Shunting Locomotive Hauls 10,000 Tonnes

China's first high-power hydrogen shunting locomotive, developed by CRRC and China Energy Group, has completed a 10,000-tonne loading test.

China: CRRC Delivers First Train for Rail Transit Ziyang Line

The first train made by CRRC for the Rail Transit Ziyang Line in China has been delivered.

Back in the Railroad Country, China

MAE. Maschinen- und Apparatebau Götzen GmbH's sales engineer and deputy sales manager pursue new and concrete projects in China.

Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway Commences Passenger Service

The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway has commenced commercial operations between Indonesia and China on 2 October 2023.

Track Laying Underway on China-Vietnam High-Speed Railway

Knorr-Bremse to Supply Braking Systems for CRRC Metros in Chengdu

CRRC has contracted Knorr-Bremse to supply the complete braking systems for 36 new metro trains that will operate in Chengdu, China.

China: CRRC CR EMU Commences Service on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway

CRRC has announced that its CR200J EMU has commenced official operation on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway in China. 

CRRC Launches CINOVA2.0 Intercity Smart Train

Rolling stock manufacturer, CRRC has officially launched its new intercity smart train, CINOVA2.0 at an event in Qingdao, China. 

China: Alstom Demonstrates New Propulsion System on Chengdu Line 7

Alstom NUG Propulsion System Co. has successfully applied its silicon carbide and permanent magnet motor propulsion system on a demo train.

China-Laos Railway Starts Cross-Border Passenger Service

The China-Laos Railway commenced cross-border passenger services between Kunming and Vientiane on Thursday 13 April.

CRRC Metro Trains Commence Trial Runs on Shanghai-Jiangsu Line 11

CRRC-made metro trains have commenced no-load trial runs on China's first cross-county metro line from Shanghai-Jiangsu.

Beijing Metro Line 16 Celebrates New Year with Opening of Phase III Southern Section

Beijing MTR, a subsidiary of MTR Corporation, has announced the opening of Beijing Metro Line 16’s phase III southern section.

New High-Speed Rail Line Begins Operation in South China

The Nanning-Chongzuo section of Nanning-Pingxiang high-speed rail line went into operation in China on 5 December.

CRRC Tangshan Exports 46 Passenger Trains to Pakistan

CRRC Tangshan has exported the first 46 broad-gauge passenger trains to Pakistan along with 169 cases of spare parts. 

First New MTR Train Enters Passenger Service on Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong Line

This weekend the first of MTR's new trains will enter passenger service on Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong Line as part of its asset renewal project. …

China: CRRC Delivers First Train for Chuzhou-Nanjing Intercity Railway

CRRC Puzhen has delivered the first train for the Chuzhou-Nanjing intercity railway to the Xiangguan Depot in Chuzhou, China.

China: CRRC Completes Wuhan Monorail Suspension Train

CRRC has successfully completed the first Optics Valley Photon monorail suspension train for use in Wuhan, China.