China: The manufacturer has recently released a video combining real footage and computer graphics of the new generation vehicle. The video reveals the exterior with part of the components and the interior, including three classes of compartments and the driver’s cab.
The eight-car prototype of the GSYE61 (Type D) train was initially demonstrated at the MetroTrans exhibition held in Qingdao in September. It will operate on the 86 km Beijing–Xiong’an line due to open in 2026. The vehicle’s passenger capacity is 844 people, 428 of them seated. Although equipped with a control console, the rolling stock can reportedly operate at GoA4, the highest level of automation. According to CRRC, this is the world’s first driverless train able to run at a maximum speed of 200 km/h.
The car body is made with the use of carbon fibre composite materials. The trainset comprises four powered cars fitted with permanent magnet synchronous traction motors delivering a total output of 5,280 kW. For the first time, full redundancy has been implemented in the control system. The rolling stock also features an intelligent self-learning diagnostic system with 2,900 sensors.
Video of new 200 km/h trains from CRRC. Source: CRRC
CRRC expects the new train to have a 95% lower failure rate in comparison with the previous generation as well as a 15.6% reduction in energy consumption. In addition, the aerodynamic drag will reduce by 16%, while the interior noise will be lowered by 5 dB. The major overhaul interval is going to be extended to 1.8 million kilometres, or five years.
