Fuxing Intelligent EMU with Technical Improvement to Debut on Beijing-Shanghai High-speed Railway
TapTechNews June 14 - According to the official WeChat account China Railway, the Fuxing intelligent EMU with technical improvement version has been developed and will be put into operation on the Beijing-Shanghai High-speed Railway from June 15, achieving features such as increased train seats, expanded passenger space, and optimized service functions. This will further enhance the operation and service quality of the Beijing-Shanghai High-speed Railway.
It is learned that since 2023, the China National Railway Group has been technically upgrading the CR400 Fuxing intelligent EMU and has developed technical improvement version of the Fuxing intelligent EMU in 8-car and 17-car formations. This type of train adopts lightweight, noise reduction technologies, equipment integration, and layout optimization measures, further expanding the passenger use space.
Specifically, the number of second-class seats and the total capacity of this type of train have been increased, and the space of the large luggage storage area has been doubled.
The capacity of the 8-car formation train has increased to 619 people, an increase of about 7.5%, including 38 additional second-class seats;
The capacity of the 17-car formation train has increased to 1347 people, an increase of about 5%, including 61 additional second-class seats.
In addition, after the previous market research, the China National Railway Group upgraded some first-class seats of the 17-car formation train to preferred first-class seats. The preferred first-class seats are located in the 17th compartment, with a total of 24 seats. It uses shell-type electric seats, the backrest and leg angles can be independently adjusted, equipped with folding tables, power sockets, adjustable reading lights and other facilities, the seat spacing between the front and rear rows is further widened, and the seats can be rotated 180 degrees, which will provide passengers with a more comfortable travel experience. Passengers holding preferred first-class tickets enjoy regular first-class services and can also use the dedicated area for entering the station and waiting.
12306 customer service once stated that in order to optimize services, this seat was opened for specific trains. Under normal circumstances, the ticket price is between the business class and the first-class, and the details can be seen in the previous report of TapTechNews.
The tickets for the technical improvement version train of the Fuxing intelligent EMU started to be sold at 7:00 am on June 14. Passengers can query and purchase tickets through the railway 12306 website (including the client), station announcements and other channels.