First Class on China's 300km/h BABY BULLET Train...

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Hello and welcome back to China, for the last of this 4 video mini-series!
Today we'll be riding in First Class on the Fuxing CR300, the homegrown Baby Bullet train that's used on shorter, regional high-speed routes where top speed isn't as important, so let's go and check it out together!
Date of Filming: 22/9/23
Camera: GoPro Hero 10 Black
Operator: Chinese Railways
Departure: Hangzhou East, China
Arrival: Shanghai Hongqiao, China
Cost: First Class - 90 Chinese Yuan (£9.98, €11.50, $12.71)
Check out my review of the 400km/h Chinese Fuxing CR400 in Business Class here:
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00:00 - Intro
01:08 - Arrival at Hangzhou East
01:54 - Entrance & Ticketing
02:21 - Trip.com - The Best Way to Buy Chinese Train Tickets!
03:08 - Ticket Check & Security
03:40 - Station Tour
04:15 - Boarding the Train
04:50 - CR300 Train Specs
05:16 - Route Information
05:30 - Boarding
06:22 - Departing Hangzhou East & Pricing
07:40 - Seat Tour!
09:10 - Stopping at Tongxiang & Jiaxing
09:45 - Chinese Highspeed Information
10:38 - Train & Toilet Tour!
12:02 - Arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao
12:56 - Trip Summary
13:18 - Our CR300 departs!
13:44 - Outro
Train Tour!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

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[@type-ke7921]

China Railway actually stopped producing new CR300 trains quite a while ago because they realized that additional needs for 250km/h trains can all be conveniently fulfilled by the old CRH trains replaced by CR400 trains.

[@negi9076]

Yep, CRH380 can be re-graded to 250km/h class trains and some CRHx trains can be even graded as 160km/h trains and run on non-high speed railway systems. The gauge, power, pantograph height and pretty much all hardware is compatible, and the signal system is easily convertible from high-speed CTCS systems to non-high speed LKJ systems. Fun fact, before China had built nearly all the HSR it had today, they've imported CRH trains already and put them on traditional lines. Some modified traditional lines had seen speeds of 250km/h too!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Onwards to the CR450!!

[@user-to8wr4vv9z]

The rules of the first letter of Chinese train numbers: G (high-speed EMU): maximum operating speed 300-350km/h. D (EMU): The maximum operating speed is 160-250km/h. Z (direct express): the maximum operating speed is 160km/h. (The fastest train before the high-speed rail era) T (Express): The maximum operating speed is 140km/h. K (express train): The maximum operating speed is 120km/h. (In fact, it has been called a slow train by us) Y (tourist train): The maximum operating speed depends on the type of carriage used. L (temporary passenger transport): The maximum operating speed depends on the type of carriage used. S (city area): maximum operating speed 120-160km/h. Pure digital (general express): maximum operating speed 100km/h.

[@yinshengwang887]

Difference between T train and Z train is no longer the max operation speed... Many T train using 25T coach also can reach 160kph maxium speed. Before 2015，the Z train request non-stop or only one stop while T train have less restrict.

[@ostseesegler9606]

I was using these trains last summer and in the years before corona. beside they are modern, clean and always in time you forgot to mention, everywhere it is absolute save without any crime

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Absolutely true!!!

[@pandadimsumtruck3757]

train stations in every other country will offer travelers a wide selection of homeless, pandhandlers, prostitutes, pickpockets, loiters, and often unusual scents....however China does have pestering touts at the exits of train stations and airports.

[@jamesyao1734]

If you're traveling to Hangzhou next time , be sure to check the new Hangzhouxi (Hangzhou West) railway station. It is a very modern and aesthetic designed station. The brand new design solves most of the problems related to the old generation of railway stations of China, like inconveniences to enter the station via buses and metros (like in Hangzhou dong, you would need to walk very far out of the metro and take multiple escalates to enter).

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I definitely will, thank you 😌

[@csl3989]

what amazing youtuber. a treasure for railway fans.

[@Akarom927]

very specific introductions about the ticket reservation,it's very helpful to foreigners

[@NonstopEurotrip]

You're welcome 🤗

[@randommusic4567]

Nice to see Hangzhou, we stayed here in 2019 and did a bit of tea picking, best place we stayed in china We reached a top speed of 344Kph on our way to and from Beijing

[@curtbonnell4308]

All my working life I worked at a desk in an office. Your kind of job was unheard of at that time. You are a VERY lucky man to be able to do what you love AND be able to make a living doing it. You do amazing videos, well done. This train is one of the busiest I have ever seen in any of your previous videos.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Wow, thanks Curt. I really do appreciate what I do and am thankful I get to travel and share it all with you guys ❤️🙏🏻

[@andrewr.7223]

same, he's a very lucky man!

[@Legionnaire1992]

last August I went from Xiamen direct to Hong Kong via Shenzhen. Recently opened route as previously there was no direct connection from mainland China to Hong Kong. Very convenient

[@TheMaartian]

I really enjoyed your China videos. Thanks.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Happy to hear that!

[@rezaalan3991]

Great trip. This baby bullet train actually suitable for current HSR train in my country, since current line is short. Meanwhile the CRH400 one can be deployed when the line is connected further.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Absolutely yes, it probably would have been a better choice 👀

[@user-ep2eq5wd8p]

Great series I truly enjoyed it!!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Glad to hear it! 😀

[@adnanvictor1601]

awesome video Love how organized was everything

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Just like Pakistan trains 👀😂

[@adnanvictor1601]

@@NonstopEurotrip 😂😂

[@imwsss726]

If you want to try more CR D- and C- trains next time, don‘t get fooled by train No. D1-D300 and C1-C999 which are operated by the slow 160km/h CR200J push-pull EMU that you tried on Laos-China Railway. They also have long distance D-sleepers operated either with CR200J or 250km/h CRH1 or CRH2. The true 250km/h D overnight sleepers only serve on Beijing/Shanghai to Guangzhou/Shenzhen route. There are also few day time 250km/h D-sleepers on Shanghai-Chongqing-Chengdu and Lanzhou-Urumqi route.

[@chenseanxy]

And also D903/904 sometimes run with capsule-style CRH2Es and those are quite unique too (you can identify those by the fact that they don't sell second-class seating, only sleeper births)

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks for the information 🙂ℹ️

[@DavidFengTrains]

“Colour scheme”!? That’s a MOQUETTE!… 😅😂

[@NonstopEurotrip]

🟤🚆

[@theobrattinga500]

Great video !!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks!

[@whitesinjonlovealso7138]

Really great

[@Tbpker22]

Looks like a most comfortable and efficient service!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Absolutely was!

[@vusimdudu9033]

Very nice, I must agree with you about the seat colour.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

🤗🤗🤗

[@trainsandmodelshungary]

Wow so strange to be back in China! Been home in Hungary for 7 years now, weird to be back! Thanks for the awesome video!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Welcome 🤗

[@user-ev3xs7io8z]

These trains are actually good for short service rides. Excellent vid as always.. You da OG

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks brother 😁

[@hassaanjavaid9241]

I was unable to get visa for China. But through your vlog I was able to explore china not briefly but partially. Thanks to you

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Glad I could help!

[@dna3153]

where are you from

[@ggreg2258]

Impressive

[@eottoe2001]

TY. Also, thanks for showing us how to buy a ticket there.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@SimulateLOL]

11:30 I am Chinese and the on board wifi has never been avilable on my past travels(Usually between Zhengzhou - Xian), even you login via the 国铁吉讯 app it still does not get Internet connection, so I can just use the cellular and get disconnected everytime the train enters the tunnel

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Interesting thank you 😸

[@user-qi3eh2vo2n]

Compare to UK's rail services, the onboard wifi of CR is shit but the mobile data signal quality is way better especially in those developed areas.

[@Akarom927]

I don’t know if you have heard about the construction of Shanghai East Railway Station. It will be completed within one year. By then, Shanghai’s another airport, Pudong International, will also have a high-speed rail hub. I look forward to your visit then.

[@marimarihosp3035]

I hear that Non Chinese people have to show their passports to ride the bullet train. In Japan, you don't have to show the passport.

[@yinshengwang887]

​@@marimarihosp3035 because train tickets in China are all issued under real names. So you need documents (ID card for Chinese, passport for foreigners) to prove your identity

[@marimarihosp3035]

> train tickets in China are all issued under real names. I can't believe it. In Japan, you can ride the bullet train like you ride a subway. Go to the station, pay money at the vending machine and get the ticket. That's all. If you want to reserve a seat, you can do that at the vending machine/on the net one month in advance.

[@yinshengwang887]

@@marimarihosp3035 also train seats are all reserved in China,

[@marimarihosp3035]

@@yinshengwang887 Non-reserved seats are cheaper. Three to five cars out of 16 cars are with non-reserved seats. If no seats are available, wait for the next train which pulls in soon.

[@nivardofloresperez1169]

Fantastic railway system, massive but absolutely reliable. Several steps ahead of the rest of the world. 👍

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Indeed it is!

[@shugezhang4974]

Not just short distance service, there are some long distance sleeper D trains, but there aren’t many of them.

[@kathleenhyman]

Actually, there are no ticket machine or ticket office in China. That little paper you hold in your hand is just a ticket-looking "reimbursement certification". Every ticket is digital and attached to your ID or passport number.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

It's still a machine or office where you buy a ticket. Don't be pedantic.

[@northeastern_steamie]

As usual, the ZhōnguoZhōngChé's Fuxing didn't disappoint this time too. ❤❤❤

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I'm glad! 😀🇨🇳🚆

[@northeastern_steamie]

​@@NonstopEurotrip I wish, sometime in future, we meet in person...... ....and do 'Gulabi Sharara' together 😂

[@Akarom927]

Why don't you say CRRC Fuxing😮😂

[@northeastern_steamie]

@@Akarom927 I like languages and prefer saying such words in their base language.

[@lukes4zs]

I would like to ask if China has a tourist ticket similar to Interrail in Europe? Thank you

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Unfortunately not, but it would be good idea!

[@user-qu8or7vl7v]

Thailand gets a technology transfer of CR300 rolling stock from China. They will produce and operate CR300 on the Bangkok-Nong Khai HSR route

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I can't wait 🤩

[@waltermshanga4559]

Hangzhou is one of the beautiful city in China

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I'll definitely be going back 😁

[@ruidrury]

welcome to china😊

[@NonstopEurotrip]

🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳

[@ridogunawizm6300]

Bro, I want to request, bro, try taking the Italian train from Roma Termini to Torino Porta Nuova

[@ridogunawizm6300]

I support you bro

[@NonstopEurotrip]

One day soon 👀

[@Zuuu40]

Can i please get a happy birthday from my favorite KZbinr

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Happy birthday brother, have a great day! 🎁🎈

[@Zuuu40]

@@NonstopEurotrip thank you

[@aaronadam4747]

Nonstop Eurotrip, what is your age? By the way, please make a video on Saudi Rail on the Riyadh to Jordan border route.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

29..... And I'm off to Saudi next week 👀

[@frankwang5775]

I strongly suggest you come to China again now, you will experience the period we called "ChunYun". Believe me, you won't forget this experience.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thank you 😊

[@dorotheaisserstedt9238]

Und warum heißt der Zug Babyzug ?

[@yinshengwang887]

because it is baby version of CR400 series，share similar technology. Like relationship between ICE3 and ICE-T

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Smaller and slower

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

It’s bizarre that this train station is hardly any different than an airport, complete with airport security

[@mabo9636]

Chinese rail station from early period is highly influenced by European and Soviet style. The modern ones is base on the mass passenger volunm concept

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Very common in Asia

[@samtrak1204]

Why doesn’t Baby Bullet reach 300km/h maximum design speed? Track?

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Not necessary for the increased cost for these shorter regional trips

[@yinshengwang887]

Yes most China high speed line are designed to run at max 350kph or max 250kph...also although it called CR300 series,they are designed to run at 250kph max..

[@cheungchingtong]

Baby bullets run between cities close to each other with few stops, so no need to rush to 300.

[@user-qi3eh2vo2n]

Kind of redundence for practical operation, say CRH380 and CR400 usually operate at 350kph, CR300 at 250kph and CR200 at 160kph although these trains may have the capability to run at a speed even exceed the claimed standard.

[@user-ce6el8tt6e]

"the CR series has reached its speed. This is the design speed. The speed during the test has exceeded its speed. For safety, it is chosen to run at a speed lower than its design speed. For example, CR400, the design speed is 420, the test exceeds 420, because of safety reasons, it is used to run at 350."

[@stevedeakin1883]

Excellent video as usual . Chinese railways certainly puts Britain to shame .😊

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Yes they do 😆

[@noreworks]

The what? Okay I'll walk myself out

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Foo shing 👀

[@GreatKwesi]

Why doesn't China Rail negotiate to build and operate the UK northern High-Speed Rail Link that the UK government is no longer interested in funding?

[@kanojune5754]

Why should they? British government and it's people is hostile against China and CRRC. It'd be like the case of Westbahn, where critics and hate comments overflow from the Europeans.

[@urbandweller]

It is good practice to avoid misleading video titles. Since this train travels at a maximum speed of 250 km/h, it would be best not to emphasize 300 km/h, which it does not reach. Good video overall. And Chinese HSR system is beyound incredible in many ways, not just the size of the network. They actually provide amazing service.

[@spikermike2843]

I think the model designation is the max speed which is always 50km/h above operational speed. So the CRX400 operates at 350 but capable to go 400km/h. The latest series is CRX450 and will be used on a few main lines at 400km/h.

[@jameswu5096]

yes. in fact cr400 and cr300 can easily and safely run at the speed of 400&300. China has achieved top speed over 480 more than 10 years ago with older models. Top speed isnt the limit, but the railway design and energy saving concerns.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

It's not misleading, it's the design speed

[@Abnerbandanovotempoinscrito1mi]

Boa viagem ai trem ai baby bullet de 33km bom dia

[@kimphuong5395]

Is that really a thing. Baby bullet training? It don't sound right

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Sure why not 😁

[@paul_ko]

No way, the interior is pretty much an exact copy of early German ICE 3 sets lol

[@0_________________]

it is the ICE train. imported and licensed for domestic production.

[@paul_ko]

@@0_________________ No the CRH3 is part of the Siemens Velaro family, just like the ICE 3. This one isn't though, the Fuxing series don't contain any licensed/foreign technology according to Wikipedia

[@0_________________]

@@paul_ko yea, ur right. i thought it was a different model. thanks.

[@imwsss726]

Because CR needs to save budget on these slower EMUs, so CRRC just implemented more existing components from previous models like the CRH380 series. CR300BF is designed and manufactured by CRRC Changchun and Tangshan, these are the manufacturers of the CRH3C and the CRH380B series, i.e., the two manufacturers that cooperates with Siemens. It's a bit like commercial aircrafts designer/manufacturer and supplier relationship, the manufacturers designed their own product and can implement in-house components, does not mean they must need to cut off your cooperation with foreign suppliers.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Hmmmmm 👀

[@u1zha]

2 styles of toilets? And we toilet toured only one😞

[@paulthiel5145]

You don't want the other one, trust me 😂

[@NonstopEurotrip]

One was enough 👀

[@soluckyme910]

Indonesia high speed railway maximum 420 km/h.the best in southeast 👍

[@NonstopEurotrip]

350. For 5 minutes

[@spikermike2843]

@@NonstopEurotrip he said "max", not "operational" - so he ain't wrong :). Indonesia actually imported the CRX400 series, I think.

[@freemanol]

I wish they put the stations closer to central jakarta and bandung. But it's still an improvement compared to the old route which still takes an hour longer

[@NonstopEurotrip]

@@spikermike2843 he said the railway, not the trains. Line speed is 350kmh

[@abhinavgupta2346]

By looking at stations, one can tell that China has best architects and civil engineers in the world..

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Amen 🙌🏻

[@Radee1989]

Is that not 350 km/ hour. Why are you hiding and you wrote baby bullet train, it seems and sound you hate it in oriental Asian country are very advanced

[@NonstopEurotrip]

As stated, it's 250kmh.

[@DamianLarsh]

they are cheating on the numbers, CR400 can only run at 350km/h, cr300 at 250km/h and CR200 at 160.😅 very misleading. The second class seats are badly ergonomic designed, hard like wooden chairs and my back always feel hurt after long rides. Even the older Crh380 series feels better

[@user-ce6el8tt6e]

"No, the CR series has reached its speed. This is the design speed. The speed during the test has exceeded its speed. For safety, it is chosen to run at a speed lower than its design speed. For example, CR400, the design speed is 420, the test exceeds 420, because of safety reasons, it is used to run at 350."

[@spikermike2843]

Eduction and humbly learning are good things :). Trains are engineered with *max speed*, but commercially operated at *operational speed*. In China the difference is always about 50km/h. I mean, you got to have safety margins for these mechanical and electrical giants, right?

[@NonstopEurotrip]

No, that's the design speed

[@StrategicChicken]

Please try to research and pronounce Chinese names as correctly as possible! It doesn’t take much research to know that Zhejiang is pronounced juh-jiang and not zay-huh-jiang. It would make a nice touch to your videos! Also, you pronounced fuxing and hangzhou right!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks for the tip!

[@user-sc7xp8vk8z]

Как и всё китайское низкого качества или скопированное

[@chjin1796]

Since I watched some Russian-language programs, I found that Russians are more discriminatory against Chinese people than many Europeans and Americans.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Proof?

[@kokoken1]

With respect, if China is going to be a frequent destination, try to learn how to pronounce words. Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang province, pronounced "juh-J'YAHNG".

[@NonstopEurotrip]

👀

[@strongbow310]

This infuriates me when you mention here's our sponsor nord vpm or whatever we can't you just post a video vid without mentioning sponsors

[@NonstopEurotrip]

If I didn't, the videos wouldn't get made, simple.

[@nishinasuno]

Japan invented this technology and China stole it. Let's compare. How many times has the Shinkansen been involved in an accident? None. How many time has the Chinese knock off left the tracks and crashed. More than a few times.

[@hellfiregrowler]

Yawn

[@stvdmc2011]

I stole your mom's virginity am I your daddy?

[@busuncle2006]

Sound like sour grapes 😂😂😂what a bum.

[@0_________________]

cool story.

[@user-ce6el8tt6e]

Why don't you search for Japanese Shinkansen accidents? If China is an imitation, then why did the accident happen?

[@saintchristopher8228]

Great ❤