Chinese officials are happy to announce the successful testing of the first high-speed train capable of reaching speeds upwards of 500 kilometers (310.6 miles) per hour. If implemented, this will be the fastest, conventional-wheeled train, exceeded in speed only by Japanese MAGLEV trains.
China launched a super-rapid test train over the weekend which is capable of travelling 500 kilometers per hour. The experimental bullet train was debuted on December 25th in Qingdao in Shangdong Province.
Made by a subsidiary of CSR Corp Ltd (China’s largest train maker), the train is designed to resemble an ancient Chinese sword. (Xinhua news agency reported)
The aerodynamic CRH series train can deliver 22,800 kW of power to its load, allowing it to set speed records in China (though France still holds the world title). It is part of a “faster test train project” aimed at advancing the already impressive national railway system with improvements in materials, braking, automated safety awareness, and failure analysis as well as raw power and speed.
China is again demonstrating its commitment to creating the infrastructure that will sustain the emerging nation in the 21st Century.
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