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Headline: Fuxing High-Speed Train Steals the Show at the 17th China International Modern Railway Exhibition
The 17th China International Modern Railway Technology and Equipment Exhibition, held in Beijing, China, on July 8 and 9, 2025, showcased a variety of cutting-edge railway technologies and equipment from around the world. One of the main attractions of the event was the Fuxing high-speed train, a significant part of China's modern railway advancements.
Visitors had the opportunity to experience a simulated driving session of the Fuxing high-speed train, providing them with a realistic feel of operating a high-speed train. The Fuxing high-speed train, popular in China, was a highlight of the exhibition.
The event, which is renowned in the railway industry, featured over 30 innovative train models, including the CR450 Fuxing EMU prototypes. The CR45ing high-speed trains are capable of commercial speeds up to 350 km/h.
In addition to the Fuxing high-speed trains, the exhibition showcased a super-fast maglev train capable of reaching 600 km/h. This Chinese-designed train uses high-temperature superconducting magnets to ensure stable, reliable traction even under extreme conditions, potentially reducing Beijing-Shanghai travel time to 2.5–3 hours from the current 4.5 hours.
The exhibition also featured intelligent operation and maintenance solutions, employing robotics, 360° detection, and AI-based big model technology, achieving 99% accuracy in visual train inspections and covering 80% of inspection items. Advanced railway unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) intelligent inspection technologies were also on display, enhancing railway infrastructure monitoring.
The event covered both indoor zones with 16 themed sections and an extensive 5,000-meter outdoor line for real vehicle displays. It attracted over 72,000 visitors and 521 companies from 14 countries. The exhibition presented a comprehensive view of current advances in high-speed rail and rail system technologies, reflecting China's leading role in global railway innovation and standard development.
Overall, the 17th China International Modern Railway Technology and Equipment Exhibition offered a glimpse into the future of railway technology, showcasing significant progress in rail speed, intelligence, maintenance automation, and system integration.
The event, encompassing intelligent operation and maintenance solutions, brought together robotics, 360° detection, and AI-based big model technology, highlighting advancements in the technology sector. Furthermore, the exhibition featured advanced railway unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) intelligent inspection technologies from the industry, enhancing infrastructure monitoring.
Additionally, the showcase included a super-fast maglev train, a remarkable innovation in the field of transportation, using high-temperature superconducting magnets for stable traction. With the ability to reach speeds of 600 km/h, this Chinese-designed train potentially revolutionizes travel times, particularly between Beijing and Shanghai.
