G-series trains (Chinese: 高速动车组列车) are the fastest train services of China Railway. The trains usually run on dedicated high-speed railways with a designed top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph). The prefix "G" is pronounced as Gao in the CR system, which is short for Gaosu Dongche meaning high-speed EMUs in Chinese. The numbering of G trains are defined by the prefix G followed by a train number. Compared with D-series trains, G-series trains are operated at higher speeds for either part or whole of the journey, and if compared to the D trains sharing the route, may have fewer stops and even overtake these D trains by giving the latter a longer stay at some stations. G trains are also the only type of train that do not permit standees.

Train G6701 heading to Shijiazhuang in January 2016

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The G-series trains often use EMUs with a designed speed of 300 kilometres per hour (190 mph) or higher, covering both Hexie (CRH series) and the Fuxing (CR series).[1]

 
A CRH2C (left) and CRH3C (right) in May 2010
 
CR400AF at Zhengzhou East

References

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  1. ^ "different G-class high speed trains". Retrieved 7 July 2018.