New train features higher speed, fuel efficiency

Two prototypes of the CR450 high-speed train, unveiled on Sunday in Beijing, are capable of reaching a test speed of 450 kilometers per hour and an operational speed of 400 km/h, which will make the CR450 the fastest high-speed train in the world once it enters commercial service.

The CR450 will surpass China's CR400, which operates at 350 km/h.

According to China State Railway Group, which led the development of the train, the CR450 has set new global benchmarks by excelling in key areas such as operational speed, energy efficiency, noise reduction and braking performance.

Despite its higher speed, the CR450 has braking efficiency similar to those of trains running at 350 km/h — a result of significant engineering advancements that ensure the train's stability, performance and safety at higher speeds.