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New speed record 487.3 km/h

New speed record 487.3 km/h

Write: Hylton [2011-05-20]
In the afternoon of 9 Jan. 2011, "Harmony" CRH380BLhigh speed train create a new speed record in China at 487.3 km/h on Beijing-Shanghai high speed line. The train is made by CNR Tangshan Railway Vehicle Co., Ltd.
In 17:00 the train No. CRH380B6402L starts running toward to Bengbu. It reaches 380 km/h just after 6 minutes and 400 km/h after another minute. In 17:15 the train reaches max. speed 487.3 km/h.
With the Seating capacity of 1004, the train consists of 16 vehicles.