Guangzhou Metro Group unveils their new green intelligent urban rail trains lately, which enhance the city’s urban transit system as well as transportation network in the Greater Bay Area. The trains incorporate 38 new technologies to further improve the level of safety, intelligence and better use of green energy. 

As a new generation of low-carbon and environmentally friendly urban rail vehicles, the green intelligent urban rail trains play a crucial role in enhancing the innovation capabilities of autonomous products in urban rail transit, helping accelerate the industrial scale-up and standardization of urban rail transit equipment. 

The trains are equipped with an electromechanical braking system, which can improve immediate response by approximately 30%, compared to traditional air brakes. Various new energy-saving technologies were also utilized, saving over 15% energy compared to traditional vehicles with asynchronous traction systems. Instead of having 100% fixed seats, electric folding seats were fitted in the new trains, to increase passenger capacity during peak times. Some other fancy facilities like OLED windows, hearing-impaired assistance, intelligent temperature control system, smart lighting adjustment and USB/wireless charging are also available in the new trains.

The vehicles will be used on Guangzhou metro line 12, which is currently under construction.