China Railway CRH2

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On October 20, 2004, the Ministry of Railway in China ordered 60 sets of CRH2A trains from Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Japan. Along with 60 sets of Bombardier's Regina-based CRH1A, and 40 sets of Alstom's Pendolino-based CRH5A, these train sets are consider as first batch of CRH trains.

Each of the CRH2A set consists of 8 cars. The first 3 sets (CRH₂-001A - CRH₂-003A) were built in Japan, the next 6 sets (CRH₂-004A - CRH₂-009A) were delivered in complete knock down form and assembled by CSR Sifang Locomotive and Rolling Stock. The remaining 51 sets (CRH₂-010A - CRH₂-060A) were built by Sifang through technology transfer from Japan.

The first train arrived at Qingdao port on March 8, 2006, with little fanfare, and was not even publicized in China. These trains have a maximum operation speed of {{convert|250|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} and started providing high-speed train service from April 18, 2007, the date of the sixth national railway speed-up.

According to Chinese and Japanese media, CRH2A trains started test trials ahead of commercial operation on the Shanghai-Hangzhou and Shanghai-Nanjing lines on January 28, 2007.

On September 14, 2010, the Chinese MOR ordered additional 40 sets of CRH2A trains (CRH₂-151A - CRH₂-190A) from CSR Sifang.

Additionally, from CRH2A-2212 to CRH2A-4131 2012 to 2017 were introduced.

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In November 2007, the Ministry of Railway in China ordered 10 CRH2 sets with 16 cars per set (8M8T). These trains have been given designations CRH2B (CRH₂-111B - CRH₂-120B). Each CRH2B has three 1st seating cars (ZY), twelve 2nd seating cars (ZE), and one dining car (CA). Designed maximum operation speed is {{convert|250|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} with a power of {{convert|9600|kW|4=0|abbr=on}}.

The first units were delivered on June 29, 2008,[http://bbs.hasea.com/thread-296376-1-1.html 关于动卧车票及CRH2系列列车的一些最新消息！][http://tv.sohu.com/20080630/n257821447.shtml 视频：我国首列具自主知识产权长大编组动车组下线] and came into service on the Hefei–Nanjing Passenger Railway on August 1, 2008.[https://web.archive.org/web/20220310215149/http://www.news365.com.cn/xwzx/shxw/200808/t20080802_1973540.htm 上海至合肥动车昨首发 全程3.5小时]

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After the introduction of the modified E2-1000 Series, Sifang built its own CRH2 with a maximum safe operating speed of {{Convert|350|km/h|4=0|abbr=on}}. The original train sets imported from Kawasaki had a maximum safe operating speed of {{Convert|250|km/h|abbr=on}}.

During June 2005 and September 2005, The Chinese Ministry of Railways launched bidding for High speed trains with a top speed over {{convert|300|km/h|4=0|abbr=on}}. Along with Siemens's Velaro-based CRH3C, CSR Sifang bid 60 sets of CRH2C, includes 30 sets of CRH2C stage one with a top speed of {{Convert|300|km/h|4=0|abbr=on}}, and 30 sets of CRH2C stage two with a top speed of {{Convert|350|km/h|4=0|abbr=on}}.

In development and research of the {{Convert|350|km/h|4=0|abbr=on}} high speed train, The CRH2-300 project was launched by Chinese MOR and CSR. In 2006 the China Development Bank provided CNY 15 billion developmental financial loans to CSR Group for the projects of {{Convert|200-300|km/h||0|abbr=on}} high speed trains.[http://www.gov.cn/jrzg/2006-01/24/content_170214.htm 南车集团高速列车项目获国家开发银行150亿贷款] Over 50 academics, 150,000 technicians, 600 contractors were involved in the project.[http://www.csrgc.com.cn/ens/xwzx/2010-03-05/1948.shtml High Speed Rail (HSR) in China: 5 Years Equals 40 Years] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130101160420/http://www.csrgc.com.cn/ens/xwzx/2010-03-05/1948.shtml |date=2013-01-01 }} This train's livery is not like the CRH2A, which the blue stripe does not end at the fronts of trainsets.

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CRH2C Stage one is a modified version of CRH2A. It has a maximum operating speed up to {{Convert|300|km/h|4=0|abbr=on}} by replacing two intermediate trailer cars with motorized cars. Equipped with an array of the state-of-the-art technologies, including aluminum alloy body with a reduced weight, high speed turntable, high speed pantograph, and optic-fiber based integrated control system.[http://www.most.cn/eng/newsletters/2007/200801/t20080102_58152.htm Proprietary High Speed Locomotives]

Chinese MOR ordered 30 sets of CRH2C stage one, name code CRH₂-061C - CRH₂-090C. The first set, CRH₂-061C was unveiled on December 22, 2007.[https://web.archive.org/web/20071231083258/http://news.xinhuanet.com/fortune/2007-12/22/content_7295526.htm 我国自主研制的首列时速300公里动车组下线][http://www.csrgc.com.cn/articles/2007/12/24/20071224163651730035.html 国产首列时速300公里"和谐号"动车组成功下线] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080403035215/http://www.csrgc.com.cn/articles/2007/12/24/20071224163651730035.html |date=2008-04-03 }}

During the test on April 22, 2008, CRH₂-061C reached a top speed of over {{convert|370|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} on Beijing-Tianjin high-speed rail.[http://news.xinhuanet.com/fortune/2008-04/25/content_8049113.htm 京津城际列车跑出370公里时速 创国产动车组纪录] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080429152935/http://news.xinhuanet.com/fortune/2008-04/25/content_8049113.htm |date=2008-04-29 }}

During the test on December 11, 2009, CRH₂-061C reached a top speed of {{convert|394.2|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} on Zhengzhou-Xi'an high-speed rail.{{Cite web |url=http://news.163.com/09/1224/08/5R9KHAAE000120GR.html |title=最高时速394.2公里比波音747起飞时还快 |access-date=2010-10-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827170424/http://news.163.com/09/1224/08/5R9KHAAE000120GR.html |archive-date=2017-08-27 |url-status=dead }}

Together with CRH3C, the CRH2C stage one first came into service on Beijing-Tianjin Intercity high-speed rail on August 1, 2008, and all CRH2C stage one trains have been replaced by CRH3C in April, 2009. Currently, most of these trains are serving on the Shanghai-Nanjing high speed rail.

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CRH2C Stage two is the "re-design" version of the CRH2. Some of the details, like the aluminum body structure, noise reduction technology & reduction technique, draw on the CRH3C.And cancelled the driver's door. According to CSR Sifang, the improvements include the following aspects:

• The axle weight of the bogie increased from {{convert|14 to 15|t|lb|0|}}, to prevent tremble of the train body at a higher speed, the gear ratio has been optimized from 3.036 to 2.379, the critical instability speed is {{Convert|550|km/h|abbr=on}}.
• The thermal capacity of the bogie has been increased, which satisfied the continuous operation at {{Convert|350|km/h|4=0|abbr=on}}
• With the YQ-365 type AC traction motor. It has a maximum operating speed up to {{Convert|350|km/h|4=0|abbr=on}} with a power of {{convert|8760|kW|4=0|abbr=on}}.
• The rigidity of the car body has been increased to lower the noise and vibration.
• Optimized car body and window design for better air tightness and strength.
• Added pressure protection system to avoid pressure fluctuation in the compartment and improvement of comfort.
• Optimized design of the roof antenna, exterior windscreen and windows for a lower air resistance.[http://www.cqsf.com/portalEn/gsdcz/crhb/A020202index_1.htm CRH2C page on CSR Sifang official site]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

Chinese MOR ordered 30 sets of CRH2C stage two, name code CRH₂-091C - CRH₂-110C and CRH₂-141C - CRH₂-150C. The first set, CRH₂-091C was unveiled in January 2010 and came into service on Zhengzhou-Xi'an high-speed rail in February, 2010.{{Cite web |url=http://finance.people.com.cn/GB/10942524.html |title=南车青岛四方股份造动车组装备郑西高铁 |access-date=2010-10-20 |archive-date=2020-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200403002251/http://finance.people.com.cn/GB/10942524.html |url-status=dead }}

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In November and December 2007, the Ministry of Railway in China ordered 20 CRH2 sleeper trains with 16 cars per set (8M8T). These trains are modified CRH2Bs, outfitted with traditional railway sleeping berths (couchette car) and have been given designations CRH2E (numbered CRH2-121E - CRH2-140E).

Each CRH2E has thirteen 1st class sleeping cars (WR), two 2nd class seating cars (ZE), and one buffet car (CA) or one second class/dining car (ZEC). Designed maximum operation speed is {{Convert|250|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}} with {{convert|9600|kW|4=0|abbr=on}} of power output.

The first batch of CRH2E, CRH2-121E - CRH2-126E, came into service on Beijing-Shanghai railway on December 21, 2008.[http://news.qingdaomedia.com/content_tv.asp?id=147249 南车四方自主研制的世界首批长大编组卧车动车组投入运营] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232647/http://news.qingdaomedia.com/content_tv.asp?id=147249 |date=2016-03-03 }} On 23 July 2011, one sleeper coach on CRH2-139E trainset has been derailed in the 2011 Wenzhou train collision, together with CRH1-046B.

The rest of CRH2Es were deployed on Beijing–Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong High-Speed Railway since January 2015, operating overnight sleeper trains between Beijing and Guangzhou (including some trains to Shenzhen).

A brand new variant of the CRH2E entered service in 2017 numbered beyond CRH2E-2463.{{Cite web|title=我国首列时速250公里纵向卧铺动车组下线-南方都市报·奥一网|url=http://epaper.oeeee.com/epaper/A/html/2017-03/29/content_17933.htm#article|access-date=2020-06-07|website=epaper.oeeee.com}}{{Cite web|title=都是小"包间"！中国推出最新型纵向卧铺动车组-中新网|url=http://www.chinanews.com/sh/2017/07-03/8267311.shtml|access-date=2020-06-07|website=www.chinanews.com}} Instead of a traditional railway sleeping berth the sleeper train is organized with the corridor running down the middle of the train car with double deck "capsules" on each side.{{Cite web|url=http://www.peoplerail.com/rail/show-456-318147-1.html|title=中国第一款纵向布局"双层"卧铺动车组下线 - 行业 - 人民铁道网 - 中国官方铁路门户|website=www.peoplerail.com|access-date=2017-07-02}} Each capsule is similar in layout to airplane first class, and passengers are no longer sharing the room. Each capsule comes with independent tables, outlets, lamps, hangers and curtains. The body of the train is redesigned to reduce noise levels during travel. The trains have been dubbed "moving hotels".{{Cite web|url=https://nextshark.com/chinas-new-high-speed-sleeper-train-literally-moving-hotel/|title=China's New High-Speed Sleeper Train is Literally a 'Moving Hotel'|website=nextshark|date=July 2017}}

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File:CRH2E-2464 at Beijing South Railway Station.jpg|Exterior

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File:CRH2E-2463@BJX (20190624193548).jpg|Leaving Beijing West railway station

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CRH2G is a specialized cold and sand/windstorm resistant version of the CRH2 manufactured by CRRC Qingdao Sifang. The trains were tested on the Lanzhou–Xinjiang HSR and Harbin–Dalian HSR.{{Cite web|title=中国高寒动车组拿到市场"准生证"，零下40°C照样跑_10%公司_澎湃新闻-The Paper|url=https://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_1395180|access-date=2020-06-07|website=www.thepaper.cn}} Tests where completed on November 10, 2015, and the first sets were assigned to Lanzhou–Xinjiang HSR.{{Cite web |date=10 Dec 2015 |title=高寒抗风沙动车组将亮相兰新高铁 11级大风也能行 |url=http://xj.people.com.cn/n/2015/1210/c188521-27291462.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200403002326/http://xj.people.com.cn/n/2015/1210/c188521-27291462.html |archive-date=3 Apr 2020 |access-date=2020-06-07 |website=xj.people.com.cn}}

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{{Main article|China Railways CRH380A}}

In 2008, the Chinese MOR & CSR launched CRH2-380 project, the main purpose is to develop new-generation of high speed trains with maximum operation speed of {{convert|380|km/h|4=0|abbr=on}}. CRH2 is one of the fundamental platforms of the new trains, which is designated as CRH380A.

CRH2A First Class Coach 200908.jpg|First Class Coach

201603 ZE Interior of CRH2A-2006.JPG|Second Class Coach

Buffet Car of CRH2B.JPG|Buffet Car

Buffet Car of CRH2E.JPG|The buffet car of the CRH2E

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At the time of the sixth national railway speed-up, at least 37 CRH2A sets had been delivered by Kawasaki and Sifang.[http://www.stdaily.com/big5/stdaily/2007-04/17/content_659273.htm 52列動車組將投入運營 37列為南車四方制造的和諧號CRH2型] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071031154745/http://www.stdaily.com/big5/stdaily/2007-04/17/content_659273.htm |date=2007-10-31 }}, Science and Technology Daily In 2008, all 60 CRH2A sets had been delivered by Kawasaki. The post-2008 production model of the CRH2 are designed and made solely by Sifang with a maximum safe operation speed of {{convert|350|km/h|4=0|abbr=on}}.

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Power Destination

• M – Motor car
• T – Trailer car
• C – Driver cabin
• P – Pantograph

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Coach Type

• ZY – First Class Coach
• ZE – Second Class Coach
• CA – Dining Car
• ZEC – Second Class Coach/Buffet Car
• WR – Soft Sleeper Car
• WRC – Soft Sleeper Car/Dining Coach

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• {{Note|1|1}} Other train sets
• {{Note|2|2}} Set Nº. 2006, 2011 and 2021
• {{Note|3|3}} Set Nº. 2015, 2027 and 2030
• {{Note|4|4}} Set Nº. 2042
• {{Note|5|5}} Set Nº. 2043
• {{Note|6|6}} Set Nº. 2044–2060
• {{Note|7|7}} Set Nº. 2151–2211. Coach No. 3 has 16 First Class Seats and 43 Second Class seats
• {{Note|8|8}} Set Nº. 2212–2416, 2427–2460, 2473–2499, 2828, 4001–4071, 4082–4095 and 4114–4131

• {{Note|1|1}} Set Nº. 2001–2009, 2011–2060 and 2151–2211
• {{Note|2|2}} Set Nº. 2212–2416, 2427–2460, 2473–2499, 2828, 4001–4071, 4082–4095 and 4114–4131

• Set Nº. 2111–2120, 2466–2472 and 4096–4105

• {{Note|1|1}} Set Nº. 2062–2067 and 2069–2090
• {{Note|2|2}} Set Nº. 2091–2110 and 2141–2149

• {{Note|1|1}} Set Nº. 2121–2138 and 2140
• {{Note|2|2}} Set Nº. 2461 and 2462
• {{Note|3|3}} Set Nº. 2463–2465

• Set Nº. 2417–2426, 4072–4081 and 4106–4113

{{main|Wenzhou train collision}}

On July 23, 2011, two bullet trains were traveling in the same direction and the train in front, the CRH 1-046B was stopped by a or a faulty signal hit by lightning. The light that the second train was supposed to stop at was hit by lightning, malfunctioned and showed a green signal while it was supposed to be red. The second train was a CRH 2-139E. The CRH2 front cars fell off the viaduct and one standing at a 90° angle between the viaduct and the ground. The cars that fell to the ground are cars 1-3 and the fourth one was the one standing.

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