The EMU trains of CR use the trains number beginning with C, D, G and S, but the difference between them is not very clear, and the ticket price is not distinguished according to its type.

The C class trains usually numbered start with C and follows a 2, 3 or 4 digits. The letter C means Intercity in Chinese, they usually run between the neighboring cities, and their mileage is usually very short, but some of them can reach 1000 km or more around urban agglomerations, and there are also circular lines among them. There are no specific rules on their speed, the maximum speed covers 120 km/h (~74 mph) to 350 km/h (~217 mph) and the model of trains are multifarious.

Train number beginning with D are very common all over the country. The D class trains usually numbered with a 1, 2, 3 or 4 digits after D, the train number with 1 or 2 digits, or 3 digits below 500, runs on the ordinary railway that runs together with freight trains at a maximum speed of 160 km/h (~99 mph). The trains number with 4 digits or 3 digits above 500 usually run with a maximum speed of 200 - 250 km/h (~124 - 155 mph) on the high-speed railways. There are also sleeper trains among them, and the longest mileage of Class D can reach about 2700 km (~1677 miles).

Trains number starting with G are also common all over the country especially on the backbone high-speed lines. They numbered a 1, 2, 3 or 4 digits after G, and their maximum speed on the way can reach 300 km/h (~186 mph) or 310 km/h (~193 mph) or 350 km/h (~217 mph). but in particular, all trains connecting with Hong Kong start with G regardless of the speed. These trains have a maximum passenger service of about 3,000 km (~1864 miles).

The S class are generally on the railway only in the metropolitan area with 3 or 4 digits after S, and the maximum speed may not exceed 200 km/h (~124 mph). All S class trains are only providing the non-reserved seats.

The train number of CR is very complicated. It is quite different from Japan or other countries, every railway lines in CR usually have many kinds and models of trains running on it. It is impossible to distinguish the models of trains from the train number, and different models of trains may be used for the same number of trains on different dates. Almost all lines of CR have cross-line trains, and there is not a close relationship between the stations and the heading direction and the train number, so it is necessary to care about the train number instead of the line name. When arriving at the station, you will hardly see the station display the line name at any position, but all the train numbers.

In major CR system, most traditional trains are divided into Z, T and K Categories.

Trains with a maximum running speed of 160 km/h (99 mph) are numbered begin with a letter Z and followed by a 1, 2, 3 or 4 digits.

Trains with a maximum running speed of 140 km/h (87 mph) are numbered begin with a letter T and followed by a 1, 2, 3 or 4 digits.

Trains with a maximum running speed of 120 km/h (74 mph) are numbered begin with a letter K and followed by a 2, 3 or 4 digits.

Others categories such as trains without letters or trains with the beginning of Y, whose speeds are mostly below 120 km/h (74 mph). Trains with the beginning of Y, most of which are reserved trains, only a part of them sell tickets to the public, which are basically the same as trains with the trains beginning with K.

It attracts many low-income people due to its low ticket prices. However, due to low ticket prices and the inability to provide high-quality services, the riding experience may be relatively poor.

Business class seats are the highest class of seats and are few in number, usually only 1-3% of the passenger capacity of a train. A standard carriage offers less than 20 business seats, which is a lot of space compared to other types of seats. There is plenty of legroom for all seats, which are electrically adjustable and can be reclined flat. All seats are equipped with charging outlets and complimentary slippers are provided.

The business class tickets can be given priority to pass the security check, it can be checked through a special channel to avoid queuing at some stations with large passenger flow , and there will also be a special channel when entering the station or quickly board the train guiding a special staff. Before departure, you can enter a separate business lounge, which provides free soft drinks, coffee and tea, as well as a variety of small foods, and some books and magazines for reading, charging outlets are provided in the lounge, and some high-level business lounges provide dinners.

Long distance trains with train number starting with G provide a steady flow of complimentary tea, coffee & soft drinks, and boxed snacks for passengers taking a long distance. If the travel time overlaps with the main meal time, a free Chinese fast food will also provide, the type of food will vary according to the different operators of the train, usually rice with three dishes, at least one of which contains meat, and will be accompanied by a cup of vegetable soup. For passengers travelling a shorter distance, the decision will be made based on the availability of drinks, snacks and meals.

Premium first-class seat provided a lite version of "business class" seat, all have sufficient leg room, the seats are electric adjustment, a row to provide 4 seats in 2+2 arrangement, the seat back can be adjusted to a certain range, can also provide a "zero gravity" mode, but it can not be completely flat, there are armrests between each seat. A tray table placed in the armrest is provided, and another tray table on the backrest of front row is also provided. Seats can be rotated to face the direction of the train.

It is only available on 17-car trains on the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail manufactured in 2024 or later.

In addition to the AC220V socket, USB-A and USB-C charging ports are also available.

The purchase of premium first-class tickets can be given priority to pass the security check, some stations with large passenger flow can be checked through a special channel to avoid queuing, and there will also be a special channel when entering the station or a special staff to quickly board the train. Before departure, you can enter a separate business lounge, which provides free soft drinks, coffee and tea, as well as a variety of small foods, and some books and magazines for reading, charging outlets are provided in the lounge, and some high-level station business lounges provide dinner.

Long-distance trains with train number starting with G provide free drinks and snacks for passengers travelling for longer distances, but usually not for passengers travelling for shorter distances.

There are 4 seats in a row, the seats are basically arranged in 2+2, the seat backs can be adjusted to a certain extent, there are armrests between each seat, the early trains provide a small table placed in the armrest, the trains after 2021 provide a small table on the front backrest, and the first-class seats provide additional footboards. Seats can be rotated to face the direction of the train. A standard carriage usually provides about 60 first-class seats.

It should be noted that some models that are produced earlier or specially used for short-distance trains cannot rotate in the direction of the seat, some seats might face the opposite direction of the train, and even some models cannot adjust the angle of the backrest, and there may be no armrests between adjacent seats. At the both ends of the sightseeing area of Early CRH380AL, CRH380BL and CRH380CL trains, there are three seats in the business seat compartment cannot adjust the angle or rotate the direction but look like the color of the business seat, which is nicknamed "secretary seat", also sold by the first-class seat.

Early trains did not provide electrical outlets. All CRH380 series are provided with one or two AC220V sockets at the bottom of each row of seats, a two-hole and a three-hole sockets are available. In addition to the AC220V socket, all CR series also adds a USB-A charging port and moves the sockets to an easier-to-use location, among which the CR200J-A series set the socket onto the wall of the train, and other CR200, CR300 and CR400 trains set at the seam of the seat cushion. In addition to the AC220V socket and USB-A port at the seam of the seat cushion, the new train model ending with letter Z also has a USB-A port behind the backrest of the seat in the previous row. The latest trains, which will put into service by the end of 2023 and later, also add USB-C ports to the seat seams.

Long-distance trains with train number starting with G provide free drinks and snacks for passengers travelling for longer distances. Passengers travelling for shorter distances will be given drinks and snacks depending on their availability.

There is no precise definition of a premier class seat, and the number of trains offering it is not large. The trains manufactured in the early days always had some strange layout, and the premier-class seats of each train were different, resulting in no accurate shape of the premier class seats. Premier seats usually provide three seats in a row, the three seats may be in a box next to each other, or may be independently located in a row, the seat themselves are the same as the first-class seats, and even the seats in the box are not more comfortable than the first-class seats. Long-distance trains with train number starting with G provide free drinks and snacks for passengers travelling for longer distances. Passengers travelling for shorter distances will be given drinks and snacks depending on their availability.

Due to the early manufacturing time of trains with premier seats, there are not enough charging outlets nearby the seats. The price is basically the same as the first class, or it may be slightly more expensive.

Second-class seats have 5 seats in a row, the seats are basically arranged in 3+2, the seat back can be adjusted to a certain range, there is an armrest between each seat, and provided a small table on the front backrest. The seats can be rotated to face the direction of the train. It should be noted that some models that are produced earlier or are specially used for short-distance trains cannot rotate the seats direction towards the direction of the train, a part of seats are facing the opposite direction of the train, and even some models cannot adjust the angle of the backrest, and there may be no armrests between adjacent seats. A standard carriage offers about 85-90 second-class seats.

Early trains did not provide electrical outlets. All CRH380 series are provided with one or two AC220V sockets at the bottom of each row of seats, a two-hole and a three-hole sockets are available. In addition to the AC220V socket, all CR series also adds a USB-A charging port and moves the sockets to an easier-to-use location, among which the CR200J-A series set the socket onto the wall of the train, and other CR200, CR300 and CR400 trains set at the seam of the seat cushion. In addition to the AC220V socket and USB-A port at the seam of the seat cushion, the new train model ending with letter Z also has a USB-A port behind the backrest of the seat in the previous row. The latest trains, which will put into service by the end of 2023 and later, also add USB-C ports to the seat seams.

Some trains provide separate working areas and dining areas with a large area of desktop space. Such seats of some Hexie EMUs and CR200 series are sold as second class seats, but the seat cannot be adjusted angle, nor can rotate direction. On the Fuxing CR400BF-C, the "multi-fuction" seats are sold in a separate type and cost more than the second-class seats.

All EMU trains provide barrier-free space for passengers using wheelchairs, which close to barrier-free space toilets.

At present, all of the floor of EMU trains and platform of high-speed railway stations in China are flush with each other, and all trains are single-deck, which is convenient for children who need to use baby carriages or for the elderly. All stations are equipped with barrier-free facilities, and it is easy to enter the station and board the train.

Because the ride time is very short, suburban trains generally provide seats that cannot rotate or adjust the backrest angle, and the seats are relatively hard, the space is not very large, and some seats will be back to the direction of the train. There are also no tables for most of the seats, except for some shared tables.

In order to achieve greater capacity, the seat backs are all 90-degree angles, each row is 5 seats, each two rows are facing each other, and then share a small table.

This is currently the lowest fare class in China. A standard 25.5 m long and 3.1 m wide train typically offers 120-126 hard seats. Tickets without seats will be sold during periods of high demand.

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The second class sleeper is a doorless compartment for six people, which is an open space with no doors, there are top, middle and bottom three beds on each side of compartment. Each sleeper is provided with a light and USB-A charging port, as well as an AC 220V socket in the compartment. A pillow and a comforter are provided. It is only available on trains running under 200 km/h.

The first-class sleeper is a four-person room with a lockable door that separated from the corridor. There are two beds on each side of each room. With fully blackout curtains, you can avoid the sun affecting the quality of sleep. Two pillows and a comforter are provided. The newer trains have a light and USB-A charging port for each sleeper, as well as an AC 220V socket in the compartments, but trains built before 2014 do not have charging facilities.

Each berth in the vertical sleeper is a separate space.  The curtain is separated from the hallway, and it has a better privacy.  All beds have separate window, table, light and power outlets with USB port. The disadvantage is that the sound insulation is poor, the curtain cannot insulate the sound of the aisle, if other passengers go to the toilet at night, the sound is still relatively large. A pillow and a comforter are provided.

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