CRRC Changchun
100% low-floor Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) rolls off assembly line - April 16, 2019
A 100% low-floor LRV that will be exported to Israel rolled off the assembly line at CRRC Changchun Facility on Tuesday, April 16.
The 100% low-floor LRVs designed and manufactured by CRRC Changchun, will be used for the red line of the light rail system in Tel Aviv, Israeli and will be in official operation in 2021.
The LRV is designed with the highest level of safety features including an under frame structure made of non-ferromagnetic material used to prevent any foreign items from magnetically being attached to the vehicle. The new, modern, low-floor LRV addresses the increased need for advanced security on trains with advanced glass protection and anti-intrusion operator’s room. Additionally cutting-edge technologies including Automatic Train Operation (ATO) and composite materials produce a lighter, more reliable, eco-friendly vehicle.
In 2015, CRRC Changchun signed an agreement with NTA (Tel Aviv Metropolitan Mass Transit System) to provide 90 sets of LRVs for the city's light rail system.
CRRC MA In The News
Boston Globe
All Aboard! MBTA Riders will get to tour a mock-up of the new Red Line trains
Baker gets a look at new Orange Line car – May 18, 2018
With Factory Tour, Baker points to progress at MBTA – October 14, 2017
New Orange Line Trains Are On The Move – October 10, 2017
Chinese Company building new MBTA cars keeps on rolling – March 24, 2017
134 More Red Line Cars OK’d; Goal is service every 3 minutes at peak times - December 12, 2016
US Urged to probe China Company Building MBTA Subway Cars – July 19, 2016
After winning MBTA contract, China trainmaker CRRC plans American expansion- Sept. 11, 2015
Chinese firm pledges prompt delivery of T cars – September 3, 2015
The Chinese company building new Red and Orange Line cars has U.S. ambitions –Sept. 2, 2015
MassDOT awards MBTA car contract to Chinese company – October 22, 2014
Top bid to build new MBTA subway cars is from China – October 20, 2014
Boston Herald
Upgrades rolling in for T’s Orange Line – May 16, 2018
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2018/05/upgrades_rolling_in_for_t_s_orange_line
Charlie Baker's challengers pounce on MBTA 'worst-in-the-nation' report – October 13, 2017
MBTA unveils prototype of new Orange Line cars – November 15, 2016
China CNR’s reputation off the rails- October 24, 2014
http://www.bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/2014/10/china_cnr_s_reputation_off_the_rails
China lowballs MBTA bid-Critics cite raw deal for U.S. companies – October 22, 2014
http://www.bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2014/10/china_lowballs_mbta_bid
http://www.bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2014/10/china_lowballs_mbta_bid
http://www.bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2014/10/china_lowballs_mbta_bid
Springfield Republican
CRRC MA executive worried about possibility of US trade war with China – April 12, 2018
First Orange Line T car shells arrive at CRRC factory in Springfield – April, 10, 2018
Vendors at diversity fair get peek inside Springfield's CRRC factory, which starts MBTA Orange Line car production next month – March 29, 2018
https://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/03/crrc_ma_rail_car_company_greet.html
Springfield's CRRC MA honored; rail car production begins next month – March 14, 2018
https://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/03/springfield_crrc_ma_factory_fo.html
CRRC to start production of MBTA cars in Springfield in 2018 – February 12, 2018
Test driving Springfield’s future – February 11, 2018
Reports: CRRC out of the running for New York contract- September 4, 2017
Track laid at CRRC subway car factory in Springfield – June 16, 2017
https://www.masslive.com/business news/index.ssf/2017/06/crrc_construction_continues.html
As hiring begins, WMass officials tour construction of CRRC MA subway car plant in East Springfield – April 14, 2016
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/04/springfield_mayor_domenic_sarn_164.html
CRRC MA subway car builder begins hiring for new East Springfield plant – April 4, 2016
CRRC MA to begin to develop workforce for new Springfield rail car factory- March 24, 2016
http://www.masslive.com/business-news/index.ssf/2016/03/crrc_ma_will_begin_to_develop_workforce.html
Chinese rail car factory in Springfield slated to produce Boston T cars 'is on schedule': Consultant
January 27, 2016
Chinese CRRC USA Rail Corp. project to build MBTA cars in Springfield on schedule, Mass. officials say – December 21, 2015
http://www.masslive.com/news/boston/index.ssf/2015/12/chinese_crrc_usa_rail_corp_pro.html
CRRC rail company breaks ground in Springfield, declares global ambitions beyond China merger
September 4, 2015
http://www.masslive.com/business-news/index.ssf/2015/09/crrc_seeks_global_business_after_merger.html
Chinese CRRC USA Rail Corp. breaks ground on $95 million subway car factory in Springfield
September 3, 2015
Live coverage: CRRC North America subway car factory groundbreaking in Springfield
September 3, 2015
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2015/09/live_coverage_crrc_north_ameri.html
MassDOT chief: Groundbreaking soon on $65M subway car factory in Springfield – August 6, 2015
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2015/08/massdot_chief_says_state_wants.html
CNR Changchun to host Springfield event for potential suppliers on T subway car project
May 15, 2015
MBTA car builder CNR Changchun buys Springfield site for $12 million; factory construction timetable set – April 15, 2015
Hyundai sues MBTA, Deval Patrick, others over subway car contract awarded for Springfield factory – January 21, 2015
CNR MA rail car executive: T contract only the beginning for Springfield – October 23, 2014
Chinese rail company won MBTA contract over objections of other bidders – October 23, 2014
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2014/10/chinese_rail_company_wins_out.html
MassDOT Board of Directors approves Springfield CNR Changchun contract for the MBTA
October 22, 2014
CNR Changchun Railway Vehicles Co. impressed with Putnam Vocational Technical Academy in Springfield – March 21, 2014
Springfield could become site for Chinese manufacturer of MBTA cars – March 17, 2014
Springfield Chinese MBTA car factory proposal: CNR Changchun Rail Vehicles Co. says it plans a 125,000-square-foot plant - March 17, 2014
The New York Times
Siemens and Alstom Form European Train Giant to Beat Chinese Competition – September 27, 2017
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/27/business/dealbook/siemens-alstom-merger-china.html
Chinese Rail Firm Makes Inroads with U.S. Factory and Boston Transit Deal- September 3, 2015
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/04/business/china-railway-crrc-boston-transit.html?_r=0
Linking Public Works to Local Hiring Faces a Trump Challenge – August 3, 2017
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/03/business/economy/local-hiring-laws-public-projects.html
SAMPAN
Chinese railcar production facility breaks ground in Springfield – September 5, 2015
http://sampan.org/2015/09/chinese-railcar-production-facility-breaks-ground-in-springfield/
China Daily USA
Taking a spin in Boston's new Chinese subway cars – May 17, 2018
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201805/17/WS5afd22b2a3103f6866ee903a.html
CRRC wary of long-term impact – March 31, 2018
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201803/31/WS5abef40da3105cdcf65157db.html
CRRC plant is getting ready to roll – March 30, 2018
http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201803/30/WS5abe5491a3105cdcf651572e.html
CRRC: On a roll in the US – May 5, 2017
http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/epaper/2017-05/05/content_29220382.htm
CRRC Massachusetts employees to train in China – April 12, 2017
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2017-04/12/content_28895043.htm
Chinese rail partnership wins landmark Boston subway deal – October 24, 2014
http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2014-10/24/content_18794668.htm
People’s Daily
Subway riders in Boston to embrace 'Made in China' trains - October 19, 2017
http://en.people.cn/n3/2017/1019/c90000-9282129.html
