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 #807261  by kaitoku
 
It's being displayed at the China Railways Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo. An interesting amalgamation of design concepts from the CRH2 body (KHI E2) and CRH3 (Siemens ICE3) running gear, namely the bogies. Looking forward to seeing the specifications.
 #807268  by Fan Railer
 
the generals are already out.
http://zh.wikipedia.org/zh/CRH380
use google toolbar to autotranslate. it's not exact word for word, but it's got the general jist.

The number of cars CRH380A: 8 car, CRH380B: 16 car
Train composition CRH380A: 6M2T, CRH380B: 14M2T
The maximum operating speed 380km / h
Design maximum speed 400km / h
Marshalling capacity CRH380A: 610, CRH380B: 1230
Formation length CRH380A: 203mm, CRH380B: 406mm
Full Vanguard car: 25,700 mm
Intermediate cars: 25,000 mm
Full width 3380mm
All high 3700mm
Wheelbase 2500mm
Gauge 1,435 mm
Electrical System: AC 25 kV, 50 Hz,Overhead catenary
Traction Motor: YQ-365 AC traction motor (365 kW)
Grouping output CRH380A: 8800 kw, CRH380B: 20440 kW
Control devices: IGBT Water Cooled VVVF
Bogie: Bolsterless Air Spring Bogie
Brakes: Regenerative braking, Direct Electro-pneumatic brake
Manufacturers: CSR Sifang Locomotive
Year of manufacture CRH380A / B:2009-
Date of operation CRH380A / B:2011-