The future of high-speed travel just got an upgrade! 🚄✨ On Friday, the Tianfu high-speed train maintenance base, the largest in southwest China, officially kicked into gear in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Spread over a whopping 1.39 square kilometers (about 2,090 mu), this high-tech hub is set to keep the region's bullet trains in tip-top shape.
Located in the vibrant Tianfu New Area, the base boasts two massive yards—east and west. It’s not just big; it's a beast! With 24 maintenance lines, it can service up to 180 standard train sets every day. That's like tuning up 180 Ferraris daily, but for trains! 🚆🚀
Right now, the east yard is up and running with 12 lines. At full throttle, it can handle maintenance for up to 90 multiple-unit trains per day. Talk about efficiency!
But what's a high-speed maintenance base without some cutting-edge tech? The Tianfu base is loaded with next-gen information technology and smart equipment. Its command system offers real-time monitoring of all maintenance activities, tracks and shares data instantly, and even schedules maintenance plans intelligently. It's like having Jarvis from Iron Man running the show! 🧠🤖
This new base isn't just a win for China; it's a leap forward for high-speed rail worldwide. As train travel continues to evolve, hubs like Tianfu are setting the pace for innovation and efficiency. All aboard the future express! 🌟
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Largest high-speed train maintenance base in SW China put into use
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