© trainspo.comSiemens CRH380CL
Built by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles, Siemens, CRRC Tangshan
Overview of the Siemens CRH380CL
Experience the pinnacle of high-speed rail with the CRH380CL.
This advanced Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) boasts an impressive top speed of 380 km/h, making it a cornerstone of China's modern railway network.
Manufactured by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles, Siemens, and CRRC Tangshan, this locomotive entered service in 2008, contributing significantly to the China Railway Corporation's fleet.
The CRH380CL is engineered for efficiency and passenger comfort, featuring a spacious 16-car formation (8M8T) with a seating capacity of 1053.
Its robust design includes a gauge of 1435 mm, a width of 3.27 meters, and a height of 3.89 meters, all powered by advanced 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems and delivering a formidable power output of 19200 kW.
Discover the future of railway travel with this remarkable high-speed train.
Siemens CRH380CL technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles, Siemens, CRRC Tangshan · 200825 units | |
| Top speed | 380 km/h236 mph | |
| Power output | 19,200 kW25,748 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 16 cars (8M8T) | |
| Capacity | 1053 seats | |
| Width | 3.27 m10 ft 9 in | |
| Height | 3.89 m12 ft 9 in |
Operators of the Siemens CRH380CL
Railway companies that have operated the CRH380CL, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| China Railway Corporation | CR CRH380CL | China |
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