China HSR News And Information: Original Translation

[AndrewJin]

quite affordable. i'll definitely choose CRH sleeper over flights next time.

Basically, prices for second class of G-trains are similar to discounted flights on Guangzhou-Beijing/Shanghai, but CRH SLEEPER, WOW! Economy class sucks! I prefer 10 hours second-class on HSR trains than 1 hour by plane( I cannot afford business or higher class, I need subsidy from @Nihonjin1051 )

 

[cirr]

Basically, prices for second class of G-trains are similar to discounted flights on Guangzhou-Beijing/Shanghai, but CRH SLEEPER, WOW! Economy class sucks! I prefer 10 hours second-class on HSR trains than 1 hour by plane( I cannot afford business or higher class, I need subsidy from @Nihonjin1051 )

Ever heard of CRH380E？

It is said to be a dedicated CRH type for sleeper trains。

 

[AndrewJin]

Ever heard of CRH380E？

It is said to be a dedicated CRH type for sleeper trains。

E means sleeper, for instance, CRH1E.
This CRH380E is mostly a mere redecoration of the interior, no official news yet.
Now they are testing the popularity of CRH sleeper. When a lot of long-distance HSRs are open, sleepers are necessary in a distance more than 2500km. Actually Z express can operate at a speed of 160km/h, these normal trains can also operate on HSR lines at night(already) . That's why we need high-standard railway, Ferrari and Santana can both drive on the expressway. Even we don't have enough Ferraris , still we need expressway(HSR lines).

 

[AndrewJin]

Ever heard of CRH380E？

It is said to be a dedicated CRH type for sleeper trains。

You know, I may have talked too much about HSR, but actually our normal trains are not bad at all. At least among developing countries, our K/T/Z normal trains are the best. Think about having our normal overnight trains operate on HSR lines at night, then our HSR network will be fully used. K/T/Z trains or CRH sleepers, all types are compatible to HSR lines if multiple signal systems are installed (Yes, most new lines are).

 

[powastick]

You know, I may have talked too much about HSR, but actually our normal trains are not bad at all. At least among developing countries, our K/T/Z normal trains are the best. Think about having our normal overnight trains operate on HSR lines at night, then our HSR network will be fully used. K/T/Z trains or CRH sleepers, all types are compatible to HSR lines if multiple signal systems are installed (Yes, most new lines are).

Price differences?

 

[AndrewJin]

Price differences?

1, Price differences. Second class of HSR is similar to hard bed of normal trains.
2. Different lines and need.
Mostly, HSR passengers are taking short-distance intercity lines, like Shanghai-Nanjing(180 trains per day)
For a distance more than 2000km, it's more advisable to take normal over-night trains, CRH sleeper or flight. Now, passengers volume of normal trains vs HSR is nearly 1:0.6, and the latter one is growing dramatically every year. For railway bureaus in the East, the ratio is already 1:1.
The tickets fare of HSR remain the same after it was introduced to China. More and more people are changing their habits from normal trains/plane to HSR. When the city cluster intercity network becomes larger and more convenient, HSR will witness a huge boost. @powastick

HSR is more efficient in terms of passenger volume/mileage ratio

 

[ahojunk]

You know, I may have talked too much about HSR, but actually our normal trains are not bad at all. At least among developing countries, our K/T/Z normal trains are the best. Think about having our normal overnight trains operate on HSR lines at night, then our HSR network will be fully used. K/T/Z trains or CRH sleepers, all types are compatible to HSR lines if multiple signal systems are installed (Yes, most new lines are).

@AndrewJin,

You are right. K/T/Z normal trains look good too. They would be perfect for developing countries such as those in Africa or even India if it choose to upgrade their trains. Cheaper option than HSR!

As maintenance on HSR lines can only be done at night, I don't think it's feasible for these lines to be used by the normal trains overnight. Do you agree?
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[AndrewJin]

@AndrewJin,

You are right. K/T/Z normal trains look good too. They would be perfect for developing countries such as those in Africa or even India if it choose to upgrade their trains. Cheaper option than HSR!

As maintenance on HSR lines can only be done at night, I don't think it's feasible for these lines to be used by the normal trains overnight. Do you agree?
.

I partially agree. See my previous post https://defence.pk/threads/chinese-hsr-news-and-information：original-translations.363685/page-12 on one netizen's experience of CRH sleeper.
Maintenance time(in China called 天窗）of railway lines are mostly at night and also sometimes in the daytime. It depends on different sections. It will need a very organised plan about which section is given which period of time.
And that normal lines can be maintained in the day is because most overnight trains in China are 夕发朝至. But nearly all HSR trains operate from 6am to 11pm.

 

[AndrewJin]

@powastick
Since your ancestors were from Fujian, I summarise the news about Xiamen(Fujian)-Shenzhen(Guangdong) HSR from the opening day.
The Xiamen–Shenway (simplified Chinese: 厦深铁路; traditional Chinese: 廈深鐵路; pinyin: Xiàshēn Tiělù) is a dual-track, electrified, high-speed rail line on the southern coast of China. The line, also known as the Xiashen Railway, is named after its two terminal cities Xiamen in Fujian Province and Shenzhen in Guangdong Province, next to Hong Kong. The line has a total length of 502.4 km and forms part of China's Southeast Coast High-Speed Rail Corridor. Construction of the Xiashen Line began on November 23, 2007, and the line entered into operation on December 28, 2013.
The line is designed for trains running at top speeds of 250 kilometres per hour, and has reduced travel time between Xiamen and Shenzhen from 11 hours to 3 hours and 40 minutes.

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Dec-31-2013 7-hour 227-yuan long-distance bus was defeatd by 3/4-hour 150-yuan HSR. (20 trains per day, passenger load factor=90%)

Jan-5-2014 The number of passengers by bus was 50% less. (26 trains per day passenger load factor=100%)

April-21-2014 1436 passengers per train on average (30 trains per day, passenger load factor>100%)

Feb-8-2015 More services during spring festival. From Shenzhen to an intermediate stop Chaoshan(Teochew), 63 trains per day from 6.15am-1.50am during spring festival.

Feb-17-2015 Everyday on this line was like Spring Festival travel rush, citizens in some intermediate cities couldn't buy any ticket throughout the year. NPC members called for more trains. (nearly 40 trains per day, load factor>100%)

March-2-2015 New timetable, Shenzhen-Xiamen 42 trains, Shenzhen-Teochew 69 trains. (load factor>110%)

Dec 28 2013, the day of inauguration
Shenzhen North Railway Station

one intermediate stop in Guangdong Province

Chaoshan(Teochew), the biggest intermediate station along Shenzhen-Xiamen HSR

Raoping County, at the provincial border between Guangdong Province and Fujian Province

@Armstrong random county girls in Guangdong

Second class & CRH guidebook
some were standing in the compartment connection area

 

[cirr]

The Changsha-Guiyang section of the Shanghai-Kunming HSR to become operational by the end of June or early July 2015：

“和谐号”CRH380AJ—0201将抵达贵阳联调联试-新华网（long red line）

Other railways in Guizhou Province due for completion in 2015.

 

[AndrewJin]

The Changsha-Guiyang section of the Shanghai-Kunming HSR to become operational by the end of June or early July 2015：

“和谐号”CRH380AJ—0201将抵达贵阳联调联试-新华网（long red line）

Other railways in Guizhou Province due for completion in 2015.

old news bro
https://defence.pk/threads/chinese-hsr-news-and-information：original-translations.363685/page-11

 

[cirr]

CRH500 to conduct test runs on 25.03.2015

Operating speed of 500km/h
Max. speed north of 600km/h

中国时速500公里动车组25日试验开跑(图)_新闻_腾讯网

 

[AndrewJin]

CRH500 to conduct test runs on 25.03.2015

Operating speed of 500km/h
Max. speed north of 600km/h

中国时速500公里动车组25日试验开跑(图)_新闻_腾讯网

Finally! The last new was half a year ago.

 

[AndrewJin]

CRH500 to conduct test runs on 25.03.2015

Operating speed of 500km/h
Max. speed north of 600km/h

中国时速500公里动车组25日试验开跑(图)_新闻_腾讯网

I've checked the news.
Unfortunately they made a mistake, now they have corrected the news.
西南交大否认时速500公里动车试验开跑:挂错消息_四川新闻_天府要闻_四川在线
From your photo, clearly, It's not that model(CIT500), but a test of the standardised CRH.
It will be tested at 500km/h, but the designed operational speed will be the same as CRH380.
Since we have different types of CRH based on different techniques and standards, we need to design standardised models based on the same criteria.

 

[cirr]

HSR and intercity express rails（with operating speed of 200km/h or above）openings in 2015：

（01）Xinhuangxi-Guiyangbei section，Changsha-Kunming HSR，273km
（02）Hefei-Fuzhou，810km
（03）Zhengzhou-Jiaozuo，78km
（04）Chengdu-Chongqing，308km
（05）Harbin-Qiqihaer，281km
（06）Shenyang-Dandong，206km
（07）Nanjing-Anqing，258km
（08）Jilin-Hunchun，361km
（09）Nanjing-Qidong，269km
（10）Beijing-Tianjin extension（to Yujiabao），45km
（11）Tianjin-Baoding，133km
（12）Ganzhou-Longyan，268km
（13）Dandong-Dalian，291km
（14）Jinhua-Wenzhou，189km
（15）Haikou-Sanya，345km
（16）Mudanjiang-Suifenhe，139km
（17）Nanning-Baise，222km
（18）Zhengzhou Airport HSR，43km
（19）Lanzhou-Chongqing（Guangyuan-Weituo section），291km
（20）Lanzhou Airport HSR，61km
（21）Wuhan-Xiaogan，61km
（22）Foshan-Zhaoqing，80km
（23）Datong-Xi'an（Yuanping-Taiyuan section），93km

for a total of 5103km