Appendix 1
Train information
This Appendix presents some basic information concerning most of the trains that appear in the text, arranged in the four categories used throughout the book: high-speed passenger trains, medium-speed passenger trains, low-speed passenger trains and freight locomotives. Within each category, the trains are arranged by order of the country where they operate. There is one exception to this categorisation – all Shinkansen trains have been placed in the high-speed category, even though some of the earlier series fit into the medium-speed category.
High-speed passenger trains
| Train | Normal maximum service speed (km/h) | Service dates | Configuration | Manufacturer | Country of operation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRH2 | 380 | 2007–Present | 8 or 16 passenger cars | Kawasaki/CRRC ... | ||
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