On September 22, China's first cross-sea regional railway—Ningbo Metro Line 12 (Xiangshan Line)—officially opened, and China standard-compliant urban rail train VELLINK entered service. CRRC ZELC undertook the independent development of the trains and full-life-cycle operation and maintenance support, fully safeguarding the reliable operation of the trains.
The project is initially equipped with 18 train sets. As the first China standard-compliant regional type A multiple units, it adopts a 4-car configuration and has a maximum operating speed of 160 km/h. Equipped with a high-efficiency permanent magnet synchronous traction system and innovatively applying carbon fiber lightweight carbody technology, the trains feature lower energy consumption and lighter weight. They are well adapted to the operating conditions of long-distance cross-sea regional express lines, effectively reducing energy consumption caused by cross-sea aerodynamic drag and embodying the concept of green and low-carbon transportation.
Targeting the cross-sea operation characteristics of Ningbo Metro Line 12, CRRC ZELC adheres to a service philosophy of striving for perfection, fully implements the on-demand guarantee mechanism for new-line opening. The company sets up a dedicated support team, and builds an all-weather, multi-dimensional, closed-loop operation and maintenance support system to fully safeguard the inaugural operation of the new line.
