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China Star (Simp. Chinese: 中华之星, a.k.a. DJJ2) is an indigenously designed experimental
high speed train
High-speed rail (HSR) is a type of rail system that runs significantly faster than traditional rail, using an integrated system of specialised rolling stock and dedicated tracks. While there is no single standard that applies worldwide, lines ...
manufactured in China. It is an
EMU
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train developed from the
DJJ1 "Blue Arrow" high speed train by
Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Works
CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd. is one of the electric locomotive manufacturers in China. It is one of the subsidiaries of CRRC.
History Predecessor
Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Works was founded in 1936.
CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd.
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Overview
It consists of 2
power cars
In rail transport, the expression power car may refer to either of two distinct types of rail vehicle:
*a vehicle that propels, and commonly also controls, a passenger train, multiple unit or tram, often as the lead vehicle;
*a vehicle equipped ...
and 9 passenger cars. The prototype rolled out in 2002. The train set is designed for a top capacity of 270 km/h (168 mph), and a full load of 726 passengers. It achieved a top speed of 321 km/h (200 mph) on the newly built
Qinshen Passenger Railway line during a test run in late 2002, setting a Chinese train speed record. However, due to signal system mismatches, and problems at electrical system and brake system, commercial services was delayed for the train. The train entered passenger service at Qinhuangdao-Shenyang PDL in 2005 but was limited to a top speed of 160 km/h (100 mph). Such problems still persists in services and was discontinued in 2006.
Chinese High-speed Railway "China Star" cannot reliably reach 160km/h and dropped domestic development plans
東京新聞 2011年8月5日 朝刊
Shenyang RB ceased services offered by "China Star" from August 2006. As of 2007, the train was sealed and placed at an unsheltered parking area of the depot.
One of its power car and three passenger cars were moved to China Railway Museum, becoming the first high speed train being displayed in the museum.
See also
* China Railway DJJ1
The DJJ1 "Blue Arrow" () is a type of high-speed EMU train used by mainland China Railway. They were manufactured in 2000 by Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Works.
Overview
8 DJJ1 sets were made. Each set consists of a power car unit and 6 passeng ...
* China Railway DDJ1
* China Railway CR200J
The CR200J Fuxing ( zh, s=复兴号, p=Fùxīng Hào "Rejuvenation") is a Chinese higher-speed trainset consisting of a power car paired with unpowered passenger cars operated by China Railway. It is the slowest member of the Fuxing series. The ...
* E1000 series
The E1000, commonly known as the PP ''Tze-chiang'', is a series of electric push-pull trains used by the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA), operated as part of the ''Tze-chiang'' limited express service. The locomotives were built by Union C ...
References
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Product information (Zhuzhou)
Product information (Datong)
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Electric multiple units with locomotive-like power cars