On November 27, all type tests for GCD-600 AC drive 160km/h heavy rail car have been accomplished. Equipped with advanced and reliable diesel engine, GCD-600 AC drive 160km/h heavy rail car not only takes the technology advantages which TEC enjoys in converting and controlling but also integrates CSR’s advanced technique with the bogies, electric motors and traction gears. This emphasis on achieving advanced technology and makes it the highest speed in heavy rail cars.
The accomplishment of the whole type tests for GCD-600 AC drive 160km/h heavy rail cars marks that the product has obtained production permit from the Ministry of Railway, which means batch production is permitted as well. Its successful research and development filled the gaps in domestic market. The product ushers in a new era of the electric drive rail engineering machinery industry and sets up a development platform for the industry, which would also lead to a new concept in the market.