China to Design of the High-Speed Train for Russia by 2018

China to complete design of the high-speed for Russia in 2018, the Gudok reports. A statement was made at the Julin Province People’s Congress.

The train is to be designed for the Moscow - Kazan high-speed railway. Chinese designers emphasize that the rolling stock will comply with Russian freeze and frost resistance requirements.

The train is to be built in 2018, too; tests will be started the same year.

The new high-speed train is being designed by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles.