How many carriages does the train have? Revealing the relationship between high-speed rail marshalling structure and hot topics
Recently, the marshalling structure of high-speed rail EMUs has become one of the hot topics of public concern. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, conduct a structured analysis of the number of EMU carriages and the technology and operational logic behind them, and attach relevant data comparisons.
1. Basic data of EMU marshalling structure

| car model | Standard grouping (section) | Maximum grouping (section) | Typical representative |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR400AF/BF | 8 | 16 | Fuxinghao |
| CRH380A | 8 | 16 | Harmony |
| CRH6F | 4 | 8 | intercity train |
2. Correlation analysis of popular events
Hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days"The high-speed rail is overcrowded during the May Day holiday"During the incident, the CR400BF-AA long-distance train (16 cars) became the focus of discussion due to its increased transport capacity. The data shows:
| Date | Topic popularity index | Number of associated carriages |
|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 9,850,000 | 16 sections grouping |
| May 3 | 7,620,000 | Section 8 Reconnection |
3. Technological evolution and grouping changes
The development of China's EMU marshalling has gone through three stages:
| stage | era | mainstream grouping | Technical characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early stage | 2007-2012 | 8 knots fixed | Introduce digestion |
| Development period | 2013-2017 | Section 8/16 optional | Independent innovation |
| mature stage | 2018-present | Intelligent variable grouping | Modular design |
4. Global comparative perspective
Comparison of international mainstream high-speed rail marshalling configurations:
| country | Typical models | Commonly used groups | Maximum passenger capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | CR400 | Section 8/16 | 1,203 people |
| Japan | N700 series | 16 knots fixed | 1,323 people |
| germany | ICE4 | 12-section modular | 918 people |
5. Future development trends
According to the latest technology white paper disclosed by China Railway Group:
| Project | 2025 goals | Outlook 2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Grouping flexibility | Section 4-16 free combination | Dynamic grouping adjustment |
| Intelligent scheduling | Grouping to match passenger flow | real-time demand response |
Currently hotly discussed"High-speed rail fare differentiation"The policy (an average of 150,000 searches per day on the entire network) is directly related to the number of carriages. Data shows that the second-class ticket price of an 8-unit EMU is 12% lower on average than that of a 16-unit train, but the unit mileage operating cost is 18% higher.
Conclusion:The number of train carriages is not only a technical parameter, but also a comprehensive indicator reflecting passenger demand, operational efficiency and social attention. With the maturity of variable marshalling technology, future high-speed rail trains will more intelligently adapt to the needs of different scenarios.
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