(MENAFN) The world’s quickest bullet train has begun its pre-service trials on a high-speed rail line in China, with reports from a media outlet confirming that it reached a maximum speed of 453 km/h (close to 281 mph) during testing.

The CR450, engineered for a peak test speed of 450 km/h (roughly 280 mph) and a commercial service speed of 400 km/h (almost 248 mph), is undergoing qualification tests on the high-speed corridor connecting Shanghai in the east to Chengdu in the west.

In terms of performance, the CR450 can accelerate from zero to 350 km/h (around 217 mph) in just 4 minutes and 40 seconds.

In a remarkable achievement, two CR450 trains recently broke a record by passing one another at a combined speed of 896 km/h.

This accomplishment showcases the impressive capabilities of the new train model.

The CR450 has also undergone design improvements compared to its predecessor, the CR400.

It now features a more streamlined shape with a longer nose, a roofline that is 20 centimeters lower, and a reduction in weight by 50 tons, leading to a 22% decrease in aerodynamic drag. Currently, the CR400 Fuxing trains operate at a top speed of 350 km/h.

Before entering passenger service, the CR450 is scheduled to complete 600,000 kilometers (about 373,000 miles) of trial runs without any issues.

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