In 2026, CRRC continued to expand its international activities across Europe, Latin America, and Australia. Recent developments include the introduction of Chinese-built high-speed train technology into the European market, plans for localised manufacturing in Brazil, and participation in a major metro system project in Australia.

European Market

In June 2026, a high-speed trainset developed for the Hungary–Serbia Railway was unveiled at the Zemun depot in Belgrade. Based on the Fuxing platform, the trainset was adapted to local operating and infrastructure requirements and designed to comply with relevant European interoperability requirements. The project represents an important step in the application of Chinese high-speed rail technology in the European market.

Local Manufacturing in Brazil

CRRC is also expanding its industrial presence in Latin America. According to the source material, local production is planned at a manufacturing facility in Araraquara, São Paulo state, supporting railway and metro projects in Brazil. The programme includes not only vehicle supply but also local manufacturing and technology transfer, reflecting a broader shift toward deeper participation in local industrial ecosystems.

System Integration in Australia

In Australia, a consortium involving MTR Corporation and CRRC has been selected for work associated with the Sydney Metro West project. The scope described in the source material includes driverless metro trains, signalling and communications systems, integration and commissioning, together with long-term operations and maintenance services. Projects of this kind demonstrate how international rail contracts are increasingly moving beyond individual vehicle supply toward integrated systems and lifecycle services.

Taken together, these developments reflect CRRC's continued transition from an equipment exporter toward a broader international rail technology and system-solutions provider.