(VOVWORLD) - China's CR450 train, touted as the world's fastest electric multiple unit (EMU), hit a record speed of 453 km per hour during pre-service trials, according to the China State Railway Group.
 China's CR450 EMU (Photo: Wikimedia Commons) |
The CR450 has been subjected to continuous, rigorous testing since the prototype rolled out late last year.
After successfully meeting all performance metrics, including reaching a top speed of 450 km per hour, the train is now undergoing operational evaluation on the Shanghai–Chongqing–Chengdu high-speed rail line.
It must accumulate 600,000 kilometers of successful operation before the train is cleared for commercial passenger service.