The CRH2 Hexie (simplified Chinese: 和谐号; traditional Chinese: 和諧號; pinyin: Héxié Hào; literally: "Harmony") is one of the high-speed train models in

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. The CRH2 is based on the E2-1000 Series

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with the license purchased from a consortium formed of

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, and represents the second Shinkansen train model to be exported. In 2004, the Ministry of Railway in China purchased an initial 60 sets of the train from

with a maximum speed of . However, the newer versions of the CRH2 are not related to the E2-1000 Series despite having the same exterior shell.Japan Inc Shoots Itself on the Foot
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Variants

CRH2A

On October 20, 2004, the Ministry of Railway in China ordered 60 sets of CRH2A trains from

. Along with 60 sets of Bombardier's Regina-based CRH1A, and 40 sets of

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-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

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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

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port on March 8, 2006 with little fanfare, and was not even publicized in China. These trains have a maximum operation speed of 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.

CRH2B

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 with a power of . The first units were delivered on June 29, 2008,关于动卧车票及CRH2系列列车的一些最新消息！
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CRH2C (CRH2-350)

After the introduction of the modified E2-1000 Series, Sifang built its own CRH2 with a maximum safe operating speed of . The original train sets imported from Kawasaki had a maximum safe operating speed of . During June 2005 and September 2005, The Chinese Ministry of Railways launched bidding for High speed trains with a top speed over . Along with

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's Velaro-based CRH3C, CSR Sifang bid 60 sets of CRH2C, includes 30 sets of CRH2C stage one with a top speed of , and 30 sets of CRH2C stage two with a top speed of . In development and research of the 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 high speed trains. Over 50 academics, 150,000 technicians, 600

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This train's livery is not like the CRH2A, which the blue stripe does not end at the fronts of trainsets.

CRH2C stage one

CRH2C Stage one is a modified version of CRH2A. It has a maximum operating speed up to 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. 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. During the test on April 22, 2008, CRH₂-061C reached a top speed of over on Beijing-Tianjin high-speed rail. During the test on December 11, 2009, CRH₂-061C reached a top speed of on Zhengzhou-Xi'an high-speed rail. 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.

CRH2C stage two

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. According to CSR Sifang, the improvements include the following aspects: * The axle weight of the bogie increased from , 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 . * The thermal capacity of the bogie has been increased, which satisfied the continuous operation at * With the YQ-365 type AC traction motor. It has a maximum operating speed up to with a power of . * 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. 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.

CRH2E

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 with of power output. The first batch of CRH2E, CRH2-121E - CRH2-126E, came into service on Beijing-Shanghai railway on December 21, 2008. On 23 July 2011, one sleeper coach on CRH2-139E trainset has been derailed in the

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, 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).

Double Deck CRH2E

A brand new variant of the CRH2E entered service in 2017 numbered beyond CRH2E-2463. Instead of a traditional railway sleeping berth the sleeper train is organized with the corridor running down the middle of the traincar with double deck "capsules" on each side. 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".

CRH2G

CRH2G is a specialized cold and sand/windstorm resistant version of the CRH2 manufactured by

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. The trains were tested on the Lanzhou–Xinjiang HSR and Harbin–Dalian HSR. Tests where completed on November 10, 2015 and the first sets were assigned to Lanzhou–Xinjiang HSR.

CRH2-380

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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 . CRH2 is one of the fundamental platforms of the new trains, which is designated as CRH380A.

Formation

At the time of the sixth national railway speed-up, at least 37 CRH2A sets had been delivered by Kawasaki and Sifang.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
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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 . Power Destination * M - Motor car * T - Trailer car * C - Driver cabin * P - Pantograph Coach Type * ZY - First Class Coach * ZE - Second Class Coach * ZYE - First Class／Second Class Coach * ZEC - Second Class Coach／Buffet Car * CA - Buffet Car * WR - Soft Sleeper Car * WRC - Soft Sleeper Car / Dining Coach 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 A buffet car is a passenger car of a train, where food and beverages can be bought at a counter and consumed.CRH 1-046B was stopped by a power failure 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.

Distribution

References

External links

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