© trainspo.comCRRC Nanjing Puzhen NDJ3
Built by CRRC Nanjing Puzhen, CSR Qishuyan
Overview of the CRRC Nanjing Puzhen NDJ3
Discover the NDJ3, a modern Chinese-built diesel multiple unit (DMU)
Manufactured by CRRC Nanjing Puzhen and CSR Qishuyan starting in 2008, the NDJ3 is a key part of the China Railway Corporation fleet.
This efficient train features a 9-car formation (2M7T) and can reach a top speed of 160 km/h.
With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, a width of 3.1 meters, and a height of 4.43 meters, the NDJ3 is designed for reliable and effective passenger service on China's extensive railway network.
Its axle load is 21 tons, ensuring smooth operation and compatibility with existing infrastructure.
CRRC Nanjing Puzhen NDJ3 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | CRRC Nanjing Puzhen, CSR Qishuyan · 2008 | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 9 cars (2M7T) | |
| Width | 3.1 m10 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 4.43 m14 ft 6 in | |
| Axle load | 21 t46,297 lb |
Operators of the CRRC Nanjing Puzhen NDJ3
Railway companies that have operated the NDJ3, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| China Railway Corporation | CR NDJ3 | China |
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