China Railway CRH2

China Railway CRH2 EMU
CRH2A-4028 Guangzhou
In service2007–present
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries,
CRRC Qingdao Sifang
Family nameShinkansen (E2 series)
Number builtCRH2A: 60+40 trainsets (800 cars)
CRH2B: 20 trainsets (320 cars)
CRH2C (stage 1): 30 trainsets (240 cars)
CRH2C (stage 2): 20 trainsets (160 cars)
CRH2E: 20 trainsets (320 cars)
FormationCRH2A: 8 cars per trainset (4M4T)
CRH2B/E: 16 cars per trainset (8M8T)
CRH2C: 8 cars per trainset (6M2T)
CapacityCRH2A: 610/571/562/588/600/608
CRH2B: 1230
CRH2C: 610/626
CRH2E: 630/880(CRH2E-2463, 2464 and 2465)
OperatorsChina Railway
- CR Beijing
- CR Shanghai
- CR Jinan
- CR Xi'an
- CR Wuhan
- CR Nanchang
- CR Zhengzhou
- CR Taiyuan
- CR Chengdu
- CR Guangzhou
- CR Nanning
Lines servedMost 200-250km/h high speed rail lines across China, plus some conventional lines
Specifications
Train lengthCRH2A/C: 201.4 m (660 ft 9 in)
CRH2B/E: 401.4 m (1,316 ft 11 in)
Width3,380 mm (11 ft 1 in)
Height3,700 mm (12 ft 2 in)
Platform height1,250 mm (4 ft 1 in)
Maximum speedCRH2A/B/E: 250 km/h (155 mph)
CRH2C (stage 1): 300 km/h (186 mph)
CRH2C (stage 2): 350 km/h (217 mph)
Traction systemWater cooling IGBT–VVVF inverter control
(CRH2B/E: Mitsubishi Electric type MAP-304-A25V141,
CRH2A/C: Hitachi type CII-HHR1420A/B/D, Zhuzhou CSR Times Electric type TGA10/10A/10E/10G)
Traction motors3-phase AC induction motors
(CRH2B/E: Mitsubishi Electric type MB-5120-A, Zhuzhou CSR Times Electric type MT-205
CRH2A/C: Hitachi/CRRC Yongji Electric type YJ-92A, Zhuzhou CSR Times Electric type YQ-365)
Power outputCRH2A: 4.8 MW (6,437 hp)
CRH2B/E: 9.6 MW (12,874 hp)
CRH2C:
  • Stage 1: 7.2 MW (9,655 hp)
  • Stage 2: 8.76 MW (11,747 hp)
TransmissionAC-DC-AC
Electric system(s)25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead catenary
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Braking system(s)Regenerative, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge

The CRH2 Hexie (simplified Chinese: 和谐号; traditional Chinese: 和諧號; pinyin: Héxié Hào; lit. 'Harmony') is one of the high-speed train models in China. The CRH2 is based on the E2-1000 Series Shinkansen design from Japan with the license purchased from a consortium formed of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Electric, and Hitachi, and represents the second Shinkansen train model to be exported.

In 2004, the Ministry of Railway in China purchased an initial 60 sets of the train from Kawasaki Heavy Industries with a maximum speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). However, the newer versions of the CRH2 are not related to the E2-1000 Series despite having the same exterior shell.[1]

Variants

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The CRH2 developed from the E2 Series Shinkansen
CRH2A-2260&2011 at Xiamen railway station

CRH2A

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On October 20, 2004, the Ministry of Railway in China ordered 60 sets of CRH2A trains from Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Japan. Along with 60 sets of Bombardier's Regina-based CRH1A, and 40 sets of Alstom's Pendolino-based CRH5A, these train sets are consider as first batch of CRH trains.

Each of the CRH2A set consists of 8 cars. The first 3 sets (CRH2-001A - CRH2-003A) were built in Japan, the next 6 sets (CRH2-004A - CRH2-009A) were delivered in complete knock down form and assembled by CSR Sifang Locomotive and Rolling Stock. The remaining 51 sets (CRH2-010A - CRH2-060A) were built by Sifang through technology transfer from Japan.

The first train arrived at Qingdao port on March 8, 2006, with little fanfare, and was not even publicized in China. These trains have a maximum operation speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) and started providing high-speed train service from April 18, 2007, the date of the sixth national railway speed-up.

According to Chinese and Japanese media, CRH2A trains started test trials ahead of commercial operation on the Shanghai-Hangzhou and Shanghai-Nanjing lines on January 28, 2007.

On September 14, 2010, the Chinese MOR ordered additional 40 sets of CRH2A trains (CRH2-151A - CRH2-190A) from CSR Sifang.

CRH2B

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CRH2B at Wuxi Railway Station

In November 2007, the Ministry of Railway in China ordered 10 CRH2 sets with 16 cars per set (8M8T). These trains have been given designations CRH2B (CRH2-111B - CRH2-120B). Each CRH2B has three 1st seating cars (ZY), twelve 2nd seating cars (ZE), and one dining car (CA). Designed maximum operation speed is 250 km/h (155 mph) with a power of 9,600 kW (12,874 hp).

The first units were delivered on June 29, 2008,[2][3] and came into service on the Hefei–Nanjing Passenger Railway on August 1, 2008.[4]

CRH2C (CRH2-350)

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CRH2C

After the introduction of the modified E2-1000 Series, Sifang built its own CRH2 with a maximum safe operating speed of 350 km/h (217 mph). The original train sets imported from Kawasaki had a maximum safe operating speed of 250 km/h (160 mph).

During June 2005 and September 2005, The Chinese Ministry of Railways launched bidding for High speed trains with a top speed over 300 km/h (186 mph). Along with Siemens's Velaro-based CRH3C, CSR Sifang bid 60 sets of CRH2C, includes 30 sets of CRH2C stage one with a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph), and 30 sets of CRH2C stage two with a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph).

In development and research of the 350 km/h (217 mph) high speed train, The CRH2-300 project was launched by Chinese MOR and CSR. In 2006 the China Development Bank provided CNY 15 billion developmental financial loans to CSR Group for the projects of 200–300 km/h (124–186 mph) high speed trains.[5] Over 50 academics, 150,000 technicians, 600 contractors were involved in the project.[6] This train's livery is not like the CRH2A, which the blue stripe does not end at the fronts of trainsets.

CRH2C stage one

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CRH2C-2080

CRH2C Stage one is a modified version of CRH2A. It has a maximum operating speed up to 300 km/h (186 mph) by replacing two intermediate trailer cars with motorized cars. Equipped with an array of the state-of-the-art technologies, including aluminum alloy body with a reduced weight, high speed turntable, high speed pantograph, and optic-fiber based integrated control system.[7]

Chinese MOR ordered 30 sets of CRH2C stage one, name code CRH2-061C - CRH2-090C. The first set, CRH2-061C was unveiled on December 22, 2007.[8][9]

During the test on April 22, 2008, CRH2-061C reached a top speed of over 370 km/h (230 mph) on Beijing-Tianjin high-speed rail.[10]

During the test on December 11, 2009, CRH2-061C reached a top speed of 394.2 km/h (244.9 mph) on Zhengzhou-Xi'an high-speed rail.[11]

Together with CRH3C, the CRH2C stage one first came into service on Beijing-Tianjin Intercity high-speed rail on August 1, 2008, and all CRH2C stage one trains have been replaced by CRH3C in April, 2009. Currently, most of these trains are serving on the Shanghai-Nanjing high speed rail.

CRH2C stage two

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CRH2C-2103

CRH2C Stage two is the "re-design" version of the CRH2. Some of the details, like the aluminum body structure, noise reduction technology & reduction technique, draw on the CRH3C.And cancelled the driver's door. According to CSR Sifang, the improvements include the following aspects:

  • The axle weight of the bogie increased from 14 to 15 tonnes (30,865 to 33,069 lb), to prevent tremble of the train body at a higher speed,[6] the gear ratio has been optimized from 3.036 to 2.379, the critical instability speed is 550 km/h (340 mph).
  • The thermal capacity of the bogie has been increased, which satisfied the continuous operation at 350 km/h (217 mph)
  • With the YQ-365 type AC traction motor. It has a maximum operating speed up to 350 km/h (217 mph) with a power of 8,760 kW (11,747 hp).
  • The rigidity of the car body has been increased to lower the noise and vibration.
  • Optimized car body and window design for better air tightness and strength.
  • Added pressure protection system to avoid pressure fluctuation in the compartment and improvement of comfort.
  • Optimized design of the roof antenna, exterior windscreen and windows for a lower air resistance.[12]

Chinese MOR ordered 30 sets of CRH2C stage two, name code CRH2-091C - CRH2-110C and CRH2-141C - CRH2-150C. The first set, CRH2-091C was unveiled in January 2010 and came into service on Zhengzhou-Xi'an high-speed rail in February, 2010.[13]

CRH2E

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A CRH2E arriving Beijing West railway station as D924 Guangzhou-Beijing overnight train in 2015.
Inside a traditional berth style sleeper car of a CRH2E.

In November and December 2007, the Ministry of Railway in China ordered 20 CRH2 sleeper trains with 16 cars per set (8M8T). These trains are modified CRH2Bs, outfitted with traditional railway sleeping berths (couchette car) and have been given designations CRH2E (numbered CRH2-121E - CRH2-140E). Each CRH2E has thirteen 1st class sleeping cars (WR), two 2nd class seating cars (ZE), and one buffet car (CA) or one second class/dining car (ZEC). Designed maximum operation speed is 250 km/h (155 mph) with 9,600 kW (12,874 hp) of power output.

The first batch of CRH2E, CRH2-121E - CRH2-126E, came into service on Beijing-Shanghai railway on December 21, 2008.[2][14] On 23 July 2011, one sleeper coach on CRH2-139E trainset has been derailed in the 2011 Wenzhou train collision, together with CRH1-046B.

The rest of CRH2Es were deployed on Beijing–Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong High-Speed Railway since January 2015, operating overnight sleeper trains between Beijing and Guangzhou (including some trains to Shenzhen).

Double Deck CRH2E

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A brand new variant of the CRH2E entered service in 2017 numbered beyond CRH2E-2463.[15][16] Instead of a traditional railway sleeping berth the sleeper train is organized with the corridor running down the middle of the train car with double deck "capsules" on each side.[17] Each capsule is similar in layout to airplane first class, and passengers are no longer sharing the room. Each capsule comes with independent tables, outlets, lamps, hangers and curtains. The body of the train is redesigned to reduce noise levels during travel. The trains have been dubbed "moving hotels".[18]

CRH2G

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CRH2G-2417

CRH2G is a specialized cold and sand/windstorm resistant version of the CRH2 manufactured by CRRC Qingdao Sifang. The trains were tested on the Lanzhou–Xinjiang HSR and Harbin–Dalian HSR.[19] Tests where completed on November 10, 2015, and the first sets were assigned to Lanzhou–Xinjiang HSR.[20]

CRH2-380

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CRH2C-2150, an experimental testbed for CRH380A, at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station.
Main article: China Railways CRH380A

In 2008, the Chinese MOR & CSR launched CRH2-380 project, the main purpose is to develop new-generation of high speed trains with maximum operation speed of 380 km/h (236 mph). CRH2 is one of the fundamental platforms of the new trains, which is designated as CRH380A.

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  • First Class Coach
    First Class Coach
  • Second Class Coach
    Second Class Coach
  • Buffet Car
    Buffet Car
  • The buffet car of the CRH2E
    The buffet car of the CRH2E
  • Compartment Connection
    Compartment Connection

Formation

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At the time of the sixth national railway speed-up, at least 37 CRH2A sets had been delivered by Kawasaki and Sifang.[21] In 2008, all 60 CRH2A sets had been delivered by Kawasaki. The post-2008 production model of the CRH2 are designed and made solely by Sifang with a maximum safe operation speed of 350 km/h (217 mph).[1]

CRH2A (Previous)

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Coach No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Type1 ZE ZEC ZE ZY ZE
Type2 ZE ZY ZE ZEC ZE ZY ZE
Type3 ZE ZET ZE ZEC ZE ZY ZE
Type4 ZYS ZE ZE ZEC ZE ZYT
Type5 ZY ZE ZEC ZE ZY
Type6 ZE ZEC ZY ZE
Type7 ZE ZYE ZE ZEC ZE ZY ZE
Type8 ZY ZE ZEC ZE
Power Configuration TC M TP T MP M TC
Power Units Unit 1 Unit 2
Capacity1 55 100 85 100 55 (+16) 100 51 64
Capacity2 55 100 46 100 55 (+16) 100 51 64
Capacity3 55 100 43+16 100 55 (+16) 100 51 64
Capacity4 15+4 51+4 85 100 55 (+16) 100 24+4
Capacity5 42 78 85 100 55 (+16) 100 51
Capacity6 55 100 85 100 55 (+16) 78 51 64
Capacity7 55 100 16+43 100 71 100 51 64
Capacity8 48 90 90 77 63 90 90 65
  • ^1 Other train sets
  • ^2 Set Nº. 2006, 2011 and 2021
  • ^3 Set Nº. 2015, 2027 and 2030
  • ^4 Set Nº. 2042
  • ^5 Set Nº. 2043
  • ^6 Set Nº. 2044–2060
  • ^7 Set Nº. 2151–2211. Coach No. 3 has 16 First Class Seats and 43 Second Class seats
  • ^8 Set Nº. 2212–2416, 2427–2460, 2473–2499, 2828, 4001–4071, 4082–4095 and 4114–4131

CRH2A (Renovated)

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Coach No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Type1 ZE ZEC ZE ZY ZE
Type2 (EC) ZY ZE ZEC ZE
Power Configuration TC M MP M MP M TC
Power Units Unit 1 Unit 2
Capacity1 55 100 85 100 55 (+16) 100 51 64
Capacity2 (EC) 48 90 90 77 63 90 90 65
  • ^1 Set Nº. 2001–2009, 2011–2060 and 2151–2211
  • ^2 Set Nº. 2212–2416, 2427–2460, 2473–2499, 2828, 4001–4071, 4082–4095 and 4114–4131

CRH2B

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Coach No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Type ZY ZE CA ZE
Power Configuration TC M TP T M T M T TP M TC
Power Units Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
Capacity 36 68 51 100 85 100 85 (32) 85 100 85 100 85 100 85 65
  • Set Nº. 2111–2120, 2466–2472 and 4096–4105

CRH2C

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Coach No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Type ZE ZEC ZE ZY ZE
Power Configuration TC M MP M MP M TC
Power Units Unit 1 Unit 2
Capacity1 55 100 85 100 55+16 100 51 64
Capacity2 55 100 85 100 54+16 100 51 65
  • ^1 Set Nº. 2062–2067 and 2069–2090
  • ^2 Set Nº. 2091–2110 and 2141–2149

CRH2E

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Coach No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Type1 ZE WR CA WR ZE
Type2 ZE WR WRC WR ZE
Type3 WR WRC WR
Power Configuration TC M TP T M T M T TP M TC
Power Units Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
Capacity1 55 40 (0) 40 40 55
Capacity2 55 40 20 55
Capacity3 40 60 20 60 40
  • ^1 Set Nº. 2121–2138 and 2140
  • ^2 Set Nº. 2461 and 2462
  • ^3 Set Nº. 2463–2465

CRH2G

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Coach No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Type ZY ZE ZEC ZE
Power Configuration TC M MP M MP M TC
Power Units Unit 1 Unit 2
Capacity 48 90 77 63 90 65
  • Set Nº. 2417–2426, 4072–4081 and 4106–4113

Accidents

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Main article: Wenzhou train collision

On July 23, two bullet trains were traveling in the same direction and the train in front, the CRH 1-046B was stopped by a or a faulty signal hit by lightning. The light that the second train was supposed to stop at was hit by lightning, malfunctioned and showed a green signal while it was supposed to be red. The second train was a CRH 2-139E. The CRH2 front cars fell off the viaduct and one standing at a 90° angle between the viaduct and the ground. The cars that fell to the ground are cars 1-3 and the fourth one was the one standing.

Distribution

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As of April 2024:

Operator Quantity Serial number Depot Notes
CRH2A
Wuhan Railway Bureau 22 2011、2013、2033、2034、2039、2043、2045～2048、2050、2051、2053、2055、2169、2179、2180、2200、2205、2206、2209、2210 Hankou
26 2017、2019、2022、2023、2027、2029、2035、2049、2052、2054、2056、2059、2060、2151、2152、2162～2164、2173、2192、2193、2199、2201、2207、2208、2211 Wuhan
Shanghai Railway Bureau 37 2001、2003、2005～2007、2009、2012、2015、2020、2024、2028、2031、2044、2057、2058、2153、2154、2159、2161、2166～2168、2174～2177、2181～2184、2186、2187、2189、2194～2196、2203 Shanghai South
35 2002、2004、2008、2014、2016、2018、2021、2025、2026、2030、2032、2036～2038、2040～2042、2155～2158、2160、2165、2170～2172、2178、2185、2188、2190、2191、2197、2198、2202、2204 Nantong
Nanchang Railway Bureau 19 2215～2218、2233、2236、2237、2246、2249、2250、2252、2257、2260、2261、2284、2285、2290、2429、2430 Nanchang
20 2212～2214、2220～2224、2247、2248、2251、2253～2256、2259、2291～2293、2302 Nanchang West
18 2219、2235、2282、2283、2324、2427、2447、2452、2457、2458、4006、4012、4013、4045、4047～4050 Xiamen North
7 2234、2258、2451、2453、2454、4008、4046 Fuzhou South
22 2271、2275、2326、2434～2437、2440～2442、2446、2455、2456、2476、2477、2493、2494、4009、4014～4017 Longyan
Chengdu Railway Bureau 25 2230、2305、2321、2323、2335、2336、2338～2340、2385、2390、2438、2480～2482、2490、2491、4007、4022、4035～4040 Chongqing North
8 2228、2231、2304、2325、2373、2492、4023、4042 Chongqing West
13 2272、2333、2337、2360、2363、2364、2374、2391、2392、2395～2397、4020 Guiyang North
Nanning Railway Bureau 55 2238、2240～2245、2262、2263、2269、2270、2276、2279、2281、2286、2287、2296、2297、2301、2303、2312～2314、2327、2328、2346～2348、2370、2371、2375、2377、2378、2383、2386、2387、2393、2394、2398、2399、2401、2404、2407、2443～2445、2450、4018、4027、4031、4032、4069、4071、4114、4115 Nanning
35 2239、2266、2277、2278、2280、2288、2289、2300、2306、2307、2366～2369、2376、2384、2400、2402、2412、2413、2431～2433、2439、4034、4041、4043、4068、4070、4116～4121 Guilin North
Taiyuan Railway Bureau 20 2294、2295、2308～2311、2316～2319、4122～4131 Taiyuan
Guangzhou Railway Bureau 21 2274、2298、2320、2330、2331、2341、2349、2350、2380、2381、2389、2403、2405、2416、2474、2488、4002、4004、4025、4056、4067 Guangzhou South
26 2299、2329、2343、2344、2372、2379、2382、2388、2408、2409、2428、2448、2473、2475、2478、2479、2487、2495、2497、4003、4024、4060、4062～4064、4066 Foshan West
6 2449、2496、2498、4055、4061、4065 Changsha
Jinan Railway Bureau 22 2225～2227、2267、2268、2332、2334、2361、2362、2365、2410、2411、2414、2415、2459、2483、2485、2486、4010、4011、4051、4052 Qingdao
10 2345、2352～2359、2484 Jinan
Kunming Railway Bureau 43 2229、2232、2264、2265、2273、2315、2322、2342、2351、2406、2460、2489、2499、2828、4001、4005、4019、4021、4026、4028～4030、4033、4044、4053、4054、4057～4059、4082～4095 Kunming South
China Railway Corporation 1 2010 — 200~250km/h comprehensive inspection train
CRH2B
Shanghai Railway Bureau 10 2111～2120 Nanjing
Wuhan Railway Bureau 17 2466～2472、4096～4105 Hankou
CRH2C
Shanghai Railway Bureau 57 2062～2067、2069～2110、2141～2149 Nanjing
China Railway Corporation 3 2061, 2068, 2150 — Track Inspection Train
CRH2E
Beijing Railway Bureau 17 2122～2126、2128、2130～2135、2137、2138、2463～2465 Beijing
Guangzhou Railway Bureau 7 2121、2127、2129、2136、2140、2461、2462 Shenzhen
China Railway Corporation 1 2139 Retired CRH2E-2139 was severely damaged after Wenzhou train collision on 23 July 2011. Carriages 1 to 5 scrapped after derailment, Carriages 6 to 10 dismantled by MOR, and Carriages 11 to 16 transformed into inspection trains.
CRH2J
China Railway Corporation 1 0205 — Comprehensive inspection trains in orange livery

See also

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  5. ^ 南车集团高速列车项目获国家开发银行150亿贷款
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