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Designed for the Shanghai\u2013Chengdu corridor, the CR450 not only cements China\u2019s leadership in high-speed rail technology but also redefines global standards in ultra-fast, energy-efficient rail mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CR450 is expected to enter commercial service in 2026, with a regular operating speed of 400 km\/h, making it the fastest passenger train globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key higlights:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>China\u2019s CR450 bullet train reached a world record speed of 453 km\/h during testing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The train accelerates to 350 km\/h in 4 minutes 40 seconds, 100 seconds faster than CR400 Fuxing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It features a 15-metre aerodynamic nose cone for reduced air drag and noise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercial operations are expected to begin in 2026 at an operating speed of 400 km\/h.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The CR450 is the latest development in China\u2019s ambition to consolidate its global leadership in high-speed rail technology. The country already operates the world\u2019s largest high-speed network, spanning over 45,000 kilometres and connecting nearly all major cities.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>China announced a breakthrough in rail transport, with its newly developed CR450 high-speed train setting a world record speed of 453 km\/h during testing. Designed for the Shanghai\u2013Chengdu corridor, the CR450 not only cements China\u2019s leadership in high-speed rail technology but also redefines global standards in ultra-fast, energy-efficient rail mobility. 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