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11. Appendix A.Types of trains services operating in China

Train type and
specifications Main characteristics

The fastest, long distance train in China, with top speed of up to 300 km/h.
[since the Wenzhou collision accident on July 23 2011, the government has
G – High-speed electric multiple ordered the maximum operating speed to be cut to 300 km/h, from 350 km/h.
units (eMU) train
This speed policy is being reevaluated by China railway Corporation (source:
http://www.singpao.com/xw/nd/201510/ t20151016_575726.html)].

Called Hexiehao (Harmony) or bullet trains in Chinese. Designed for top speed
of 250 km/h. Have been widely used for serving fast and frequent services
– electric multiple units (eMU)
between the main cities, such as Beijing–shanghai, shanghai–suzhou and shen-
zhen–Guangzhou.
same as train G with top speed of up to 300 km/h, but runs on shorter dis-
– intercity eMU tance routes, largely between two nearby cities. For example, the 120-km
Beijing–Tianjin intercity railway.

With top speed of 160 km/h, this train is also used for long-distance travel. in
Z – Direct express general, run directly to the destination city or with limited number of stops
on the way.

This train type has limited number of stops on routes mainly in the major
T – express
cities. The highest speed is 140 km/h.
This train type has a top speed of 120 km/h and has more stops than the T
K – Fast
type.

This train type has a top speed of 100 km/h, it travels on relatively short
s – suburban routes, and is largely used for travel (commuting) between the city center
and the suburbs.

This series is in operation only during the peak travel time, such as in the
Chinese spring Festival and the national Holiday. These services will not be
– Temporary listed in the official schedule.
These trains are often subject to delays. its top speed is 100 km/h.

This train type largely serves tourist destinations such as popular tourist
Y – Tourist cities. For example, there are Y-trains departing between Beijing and Qin-
huangdao. its top speed is 120 km/h.

Source:
China railway Corporation. 2014. The notice on printing and issuing new Train services, no. 308. accessed December 4, 2015 from:
http://bbs.railcn.net/ thread-1499931-1-1.html.

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