China Railway CRH380A

China Railway CRH380A
CRH380A-2511
In service
  • CRH380A: 30 October 2010 (2010-10-30)
  • CRH380A (EC): 16 January 2014 (2014-01-16)
  • CRH380AL: 30 May 2011 (2011-05-30)
  • CRH380AN: 22 January 2019 (2019-01-22)
ManufacturerCSR Qingdao Sifang
Number builtCRH380A: 40 trainsets (320 cars)
CRH380A (EC Type): 279+9 trainsets (2304 cars)
CRH380AL: 113 trainsets (1808 cars)
CRH380AM: 1 trainset (6 cars)
CRH380AN: 1 trainset (8 cars)
SuccessorCR400AF, CR400BF
FormationCRH380A/CRH380A (EC Type): 8 cars/trainset (6M2T)
CRH380AL: 16 cars/trainset (14M2T)
CRH380AM: 6 cars/trainset (6M0T)
CRH380AN: 8 cars/trainset (4M4T)
CapacityCRH380A: 480
CRH380A (EC Type): 556
CRH380AL: 1061 or 1028
Operators
Specifications
Train lengthCRH380A / CRH380A (EC Type): 203 m (666 ft 0 in)
CRH380AL: 401.4 m (1,316 ft 11 in)
Width3,380 mm (11 ft 1+1⁄8 in)
Height3,700 mm (12 ft 1+5⁄8 in)
Platform height1,250 mm (4 ft 1+1⁄4 in)
Maximum speed350 km/h (217 mph) (operation)
486.1 km/h (302 mph) (testing)
310 km/h (193 mph) (ATP)
Traction systemWater cooling IGBT-VVVF inverter control
(Zhuzhou CSR Times Electric TGA10A/10B/10E/10H or Hitachi CII-HHR1420C)
Traction motorsExternal sector 3-phase AC induction motor (Zhuzhou CSR Times Electric or Hitachi)
Power outputCRH380A / CRH380A (EC Type): 9.6 MW (12,874 hp)
CRH380AL: 20.44 MW (27,410 hp)
Electric system25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead catenary
Current collectionPantograph
Braking systemsRegenerative, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge

The CRH380A Hexie (simplified Chinese: 和谐号; traditional Chinese: 和諧號; pinyin: Héxié Hào; lit. 'Harmony') is a Chinese electric high-speed train that was developed by CSR Corporation Limited (CSR) and is currently manufactured by CRRC Qingdao Sifang. As a continuation of the CRH2-380 program it both replaces foreign (Japanese) technology in the CRH2 with Chinese developments and increases its top speed. The CRH380A is designed to operate at a cruise speed of 350 km/h (217 mph) and a maximum speed of 380 km/h (236 mph) in commercial service. The original 8-car train-set recorded a top speed of 416.6 km/h (258.9 mph) during a trial run. The longer 16-car train-set reached 486.1 km/h (302.0 mph).

CRH380A is one of four Chinese train series which has been designed for the new standard operating speed of 380 km/h (236 mph) on newly constructed Chinese high-speed main lines. Officially, it is the only one among the four series that was not based on a foreign design, and although it was not produced under a technology transfer agreement, there have been accusations that it is based on unlicensed Shinkansen technology.

The other three series are CRH380B, which uses technology from Siemens, CRH380C, with technology from Hitachi, and CRH380D, with technology from Bombardier Transportation.

Development

CRH380A at the Shanghai World Expo 2010

Development began in early 2008 during the research of the CRH2-300, which was later known as the CRH2C. CSR Corporation conducted over 1,000 technical tests across 17 specific areas, including dynamic performance, pantograph-catenary current collection, aerodynamics, and traction performance. These studies enabled CSR to develop technology that allowed for an increased maximum speed, and the findings were incorporated into the designs for the new-generation high-speed train.

The original project was named "CRH2-350". On February 26, 2008, the Chinese Ministry of Science and Ministry of Railway (MOR) signed the Agreement on Joint and Independent Innovations of China High-speed Trains. CRH2-350 is one of the most important projects of this plan, the purpose of which is the development of Chinese-designed new-generation high speed trains with continuous operating speeds of 350 km/h (217 mph), and maximum operating speeds of 380 km/h (236 mph). The next generation of rolling stock is expected to be used on the Beijing–Shanghai high-speed railway. The project officially launched in 2009, and was included in the "Eleventh Five-Year Plan"'s technology support program for developing technology and equipment for China' s high speed trains.

Designs were driven by analysis of data and operational experience from the Beijing–Tianjin high-speed rail. The Ministry of Railway completed an initial series of system and subsystem designs, then provided CSR Sifang with primary data and design. CSR presented more than 20 design variations. After further optimization, simulation and testing, the final design was published in an official conference held by Sifang on April 12, 2010 with significant changes to traction system, internal amenities and exterior carbody design. A train model was exhibited in May at the China Railway Pavilion in the Shanghai World Expo Park.

In September 2009, Ministry of Railways awarded a contract for one hundred 16-car and forty 8-car new-generation high-speed trains from CSR Sifang Locomotive & Rolling Stock in a contract worth ¥45 billion (US$6.64 billion).

Technical features

Two CRH380ALs at Shanghai Hongqiao railway station.

According to CSR, the overall design of CRH380A reflects ten major goals.

Variants

CRH380A/AL

The first prototype eight-car train CRH380A was rolled off the production line in April 2010, and tested at the China Academy of Railway Sciences experimental loop line (Beijing loop line) starting from April 26, 2010. Trial runs on the Zhengzhou–Xi'an high-speed railway started on June 7, 2010.

The initial standard CRH380A trainsets was delivered in August 2010, The first test on conventional rail, based on a daily-service mode, was conducted on September 28, 2010.

The test was held on the Shanghai–Hangzhou Passenger Railway. The trainset with series number CRH380A-6001 reached the maximum speed of 416.6 km/h (258.9 mph).

CRH380A entered service on September 30, 2010 in limited capacity to handle National Day traffic demand on the Shanghai–Nanjing high-speed railway line.

On October 26, 2010, CRH380A entered regular service at the Shanghai–Hangzhou passenger railway and Shanghai–Nanjing intercity railway. The maximum speed of the Shanghai–Hangzhou line was nominally set at 350 km/h (217 mph), with automatic speed controls kicking in when a train exceeds 355 km/h (221 mph). The travel time between Shanghai and Hangzhou reduced from 1 hour 18 minutes to 45 minutes. and travel time between Nanjing and Hangzhou reduced to 2 hours 48 minutes.[by how much?]

CRH380A started daily service at the Wuhan–Guangzhou high-speed railway as of December 3, 2010.

The CRH380AL is the 16 car version of the CRH380A. The first set of CRH380AL, series number CRH380A-6041L, rolled off line by October 2010. On November 8, 2010, the 16-car train was sent to Beijing loop line for test. On November 20, 2010, the train was sent to Beijing–Shanghai high-speed railway for trial run. On November 26, 2010, the first 380 km/h (236 mph) test run at the Beijing–Shanghai high-speed railway was launched at Zaozhuang - Bengbu section. The trainset with series number CRH380A-6041L reached the maximum speed of 486.1 km/h (302.0 mph) on December 3, 2010. During the test, It traveled 220 km (137 mi) in 34 minutes, an average speed of approximately 388 km/h (241 mph).

MTR CRH380A

A CRH380A as Vibrant Express serving the Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link

On April 18, 2012, the MTR ordered nine CRH380A train sets for Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link, designated as Vibrant Express.

CRH380AJ at Guangzhou South railway station

Train series number

Formation

CRH380A

Coach No. 12345678
Type1 ZET ZE ZYT ZY ZEC ZE ZET
Type2 ZYS ZE SW ZE ZEC ZE ZES
Type3 ZYS ZE ZEC ZE ZES
Power Configuration TC M MP M MP M TC
Power Units Unit 1 Unit 2
Capacity1 40+6 85 38+6 51 38+14 85 40+6
Capacity2 28+5 85 21 75 63 85 40+5
Capacity3 28+5 85 85 75 63 85 40+5

CRH380AL

Coach No. 12345678910111213141516
Type1 ZYS ZY SW ZY ZE ZEC ZE ZYS
Type2 SW ZY ZE ZEC ZE SW
Power Configuration TC M MP M MP M TC
Power Units Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7
Capacity1 25+2 56 24 56 73 85 38 85 25+2
Capacity2 10+3 56 56 85 73 85 38 85 10+3

Distribution

As of November 2017, there are 447 CRH380A series EMU in service, in which six are high-speed comprehensive inspection trains (with one being a higher-speed experimental train).

Operator Quantity Serial number Depot Notes
CRH380A
CR Taiyuan392641-2642, 2648, 2654, 2663-2664, 2668-2669, 2674-2679, 2689-2690, 2721, 2798, 2800, 2814, 2841, 2845-2848, 2861, 2867, 2904, 2908, 2921-2925, 2931-2935Taiyuan
CR Guangzhou12796Guangzhou SouthSpecial train for Boao Forum for Asia
CR Nanchang632501-2502, 2504, 2509, 2513, 2520-2521, 2523-2527, 2529, 2535, 2539-2540, 2658-2659, 2683-2684, 2691-2693, 2697-2704, 2707-2708, 2710-2713, 2716-2717, 2726-2731, 2737, 2741-2745, 2750-2755, 2760-2761, 2849, 2855, 2857, 2865Nanchang West
302694, 2784, 2786-2788, 2790-2795, 2805-2807, 2819, 2824, 2833-2834, 2839-2840, 2843-2844, 2886-2887, 2890-2895Fuzhou South
152709, 2714, 2785, 2789, 2802-2804, 2815-2817, 2825, 2850, 2856, 2858, 2866Xiamen North
CR Wuhan112643, 2646, 2652, 2655, 2723, 2747, 2859-2860, 2879, 2888, 2900Xiangyang
CR Zhengzhou82673, 2809-2810, 2862-2864, 2876-2877Zhengzhou South
CR Nanning402649-2650, 2653, 2656-2657, 2662, 2670-2671, 2685-2688, 2695-2696, 2706, 2715, 2718-2719, 2724-2725, 2732, 2734-2736, 2738-2740, 2766-2767, 2797, 2799, 2826-2827, 2832, 2851-2852, 2874, 2878, 2881, 2906Nanning
CR Chengdu262645, 2660, 2665-2666, 2680-2681, 2720, 2733, 2748-2749, 2758, 2762-2764, 2769, 2771, 2773, 2777, 2779, 2782-2783, 2820, 2823, 2853-2854, 2883Chengdu East
122672, 2756, 2759, 2772, 2774, 2776, 2778, 2801, 2812, 2821, 2837-2838Guiyang North
42647, 2770, 2780, 2822Chongqing North
152667, 2757, 2765, 2768, 2775, 2781, 2811, 2813, 2829-2831, 2835-2836, 2842, 2907Chongqing West
CR Kunming552503, 2505-2508, 2510-2512, 2514-2519, 2522, 2528, 2530-2534, 2536-2538, 2644, 2651, 2661, 2682, 2705, 2722, 2746, 2868-2873, 2875, 2880, 2882, 2884-2885, 2889, 2896-2899, 2901-2903, 2905, 2909-2912Kunming South
CRH380A (Vibrant Express)
MTR Corporation90251-0259Shek KongOwned by KCR and leased to MTR for operation and maintenance. Mainly used on Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link.
CRH380AL
CR Beijing152541, 2547, 2551-2552, 2554, 2556, 2561, 2564, 2568-2570Shijiazhuang2541 transferred to Nanchang in January 2024
42543, 2558, 2562, 2567Beijing
CR Wuhan262573, 2575-2581, 2583, 2586-2587, 2605, 2611, 2614, 2621-2624, 2627-2632, 2635-2636Wuhan
72582, 2584-2585, 2588, 2613, 2625, 2634Xiangyang
CR Xi'an192571-2572, 2574, 2589-2593, 2596-2601, 2603, 2626, 2633, 2637-2638Xi'an North
CR Zhengzhou72604, 2606-2610, 2617Zhengzhou South
CR Guangzhou62594-2595, 2602, 2612, 2619, 2620Guangzhou South
CR Nanchang112544-2546, 2548-2550, 2553, 2555, 2560, 2563, 2566Xiamen North
42542, 2557, 2559, 2565Fuzhou South
CR Chengdu52915-2919Chengdu East
CRH380AN (formerly: CRH–0206)
CR Chengdu10206Chengdu EastPermanent magnet motor test vehicle
CRH380AJ (formerly: CIT400A)
China Railway50201-0203, 2808, 2818N/aComprehensive inspection trains in orange livery
CRH380AM (formerly: CIT500)
China Railway10204N/aExperimental trainset

Criticism

Kawasaki Heavy Industries claims the trains design was Shinkansen derived without citation to the previous technology.

See also

References

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