On 15 June 2009, first normal-conducting medium-and low-speed maglev train rolled out in CNR Tangshan Railway Vehicle Co., Ltd. and began its test running on 1.547 km test line in Tangshan national maglev train test base.
The power of the Maglev Train is DC 750V supplied via contacting track. Power system is composed of auxiliary power supply, control power supply, levitation power supply and traction power supply. Each car is equipped with 4 bogies, 8 linear motors and 32 levitated electromagnets. Brake system consists of electric brake and mechanical brake. Communication system consists of WTB (wired train bus) and MVB (multifunction vehicle bus). Carbody is of super-light structure of aluminum alloy and aluminum honeycomb connected by riveting and welding technology. Parts and components of the Maglev Train adopt light-weight and environment friendly materials to the most extent. Long ribbon structure is preferred for the side windows. Its interior decoration is terse, sprightly, comfortable and graceful. The Maglev Train is equipped with air-conditioning, video & audio system and public address system. Its streamline profile features the visual sense of popularity, high-speed and bright-tone.
