Operation Conditions and Advantages of Running 160 km/h Power-Concentrated Electric Multiple Units on Conventional Railway
The 160 km/h power-concentrated electric multiple units(EMUs)have the advantages of fast speed,comfortability,flexible formation,and short turn-backing time.They can release the capacity of tight railway lines and junctions,optimize operation structure,and satisfy passenger transport quality improvement demand between cities without passenger-dedicated lines.In addition,it is necessary to meet the requirements and preferences of passenger flow and facility and equipment conditions and enhance operation efficiency by utilizing flexible organization methods and optimizing storage and maintenance capability before running the power-concentrated EMUs.Currently,power-concentrated EMUs run well in the northwest and southwest regions.Power-concentrated EMUs are suitable for appropriately replacing the intercity power-distributed EMUs and serving as the cross-border train.They can enhance passenger transport quality and efficiency,as well as passenger travel experience,and have certain cost advantages.Therefore,power-concentrated EMUs have operation and practice value for enhancing conventional railway market competitiveness.
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