description CRH2 Overview
The CRH2 is a family of high-speed electric multiple unit (EMU) trainsets operated by China Railway. Introduced in 2007, the technology for the initial models was transferred to China through a joint venture with Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries, basing its design on the Shinkansen E2-1000 series. The trainsets were developed to operate at commercial speeds of up to 250 kilometers per hour on upgraded existing lines and newly built high-speed railways. The platform was later expanded to include faster variants and sleeper car configurations for long-distance domestic routes.
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Is the Chinese CRH2 trainset based on Japanese technology?
Yes, the CRH2 is directly based on Japan's Shinkansen E2 Series technology. Kawasaki Heavy Industries and other Japanese firms transferred this technology to China as part of a massive 2004 contract to establish the nation's high-speed rail network.
What is the top speed of the CRH2 trainset in China?
The standard CRH2A variant operates at a commercial top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph), while other variants in the series can reach 300 km/h. When it debuted in 2007, it became one of the primary trainsets deployed on China's newly upgraded passenger corridors.
When was the CRH2 introduced to the Chinese rail network?
The CRH2 was officially introduced to the Chinese railway network in 2007. It entered service alongside the Siemens-based CRH3 as part of the country's sixth national railway speedup campaign.
Where is the CRH2 trainset manufactured?
The CRH2 is manufactured by CSR Sifang Locomotive and Rolling Stock Co., a rail equipment builder located in Qingdao, China. This factory partnered with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to domestically assemble the Shinkansen-derived technology.
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