Malaysia: The rolling stock arrived from China at the end of last year, following a full cycle of tests at the manufacturer’s plant in Dalian. Now, one electric locomotive and two six-car trainsets are due to cover 8,000 km of test running.
The rolling stock is delivered under a 2022 contract, which includes the production of 11 CR200J trains and 12 freight electric locomotives for the 665 km East Coast Rail Link, the under-construction Malaysian line. The trains are supplied in two configurations, one for 406 seats (with business class) and the other for 425 seats (without business class). The trains have a maximum operational speed of 160 km/h, while the locomotives can run at 80 km/h. The whole fleet will enter service in January 2027, when the new line is expected to be launched.
Operational testing of CRRC push-pull trainsets and locomotive begins in Malaysia. Source: Bernama
CR200J Fuxing train from CRRC for Malaysia. Source: Bernama
The trains based on the CR200J Fuxing platform have been in operation in China since 2019. Each trainset has a head motor car at one end and a driving trailer at the other end. Two Chinese regions have earlier inaugurated the new-generation CR200J-C trains. Meanwhile, the vehicles are adjusted to meet Malaysia’s climatic conditions, and the interiors feature prayer areas.
