China unveils CR450 high-speed train prototype

China State Railway Group, the national passenger and freight railroad corporation of the People’s Republic of China, unveiled a prototype of CR450 high-speed train. The train is considered the world’s fastest bullet train and will travel at 400 kilometers per hour.

China’s CR450 high-speed train

According to China State Railway Group, the train can travel at 450 kilometers per hour during its testing phase, surpassing the current CR400 Fuxing high-speed trains currently in use, which travel at 350 kilometers per hour.

China State Railway Group will conduct a series of tests to guarantee the efficiency and performance of the new train, ensuring its readiness as soon as possible.

“The train will further shorten travel time and improve connectivity, making travel more convenient and efficient for the country’s vast passengers,” according to China State Railway Group.

Notably, the prototype of the CR450 was able to reach 450 kilometers per hour. The bullet train is designed with attention to operational speed, energy consumption, interior noise, and braking distance.

Additionally, the CR450 will lower operational resistance by 22 percent, reduce weight by 10 percent compared to CR400 bullet train, and boost China’s railway technological innovation and independence.