Dapeng Branch Line EMU Targets 30-Minute Journey

The Dapeng Branch Line EMU has been unveiled at Xinda Depot for the Shenzhen-Huizhou Intercity Railway. Developed jointly by CRRC Changchun and Shenzhen Metro Group, the train combines high-speed rail performance with the high-frequency, metro-style operation used in urban rail transit systems.

Dapeng Branch Line EMU Technical Features

The train is designed for a maximum operating speed of 160 km/h. It uses a 25kV AC traction power system⁠ and is equipped with a dual CBTC-CTCS signalling system. The vehicle also supports GOA4 fully automated operation, while its car body is made from high-strength aluminum alloy and is designed for a service life of up to 30 years.

The EMU can run in both 8-car and 4-car formations, allowing capacity to be adjusted according to passenger demand.

Shenzhen-Huizhou Intercity Railway Route Scope

The train has been developed specifically for the Dapeng Branch Line, which extends for 39.387 km and connects six stations⁠. The route will reduce the journey between Longcheng and Xinda to around 30 minutes.

Once in operation, the new EMU will help support the development of a 1-hour commuting and living network. It will also promote deeper “integration of four networks” across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, covering mainline railways, intercity railways, suburban railways, and urban rail transit systems.