Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
SEPTA bi-level railcar cancellation
SEPTA terminated its bi-level railcar order, citing schedule delays and poor build quality, and said it was considering recovery of money spent on the project. CRRC disputed the outcome and expressed a desire to complete the work.
2022
North American train quality and delivery controversy
CRRC's Boston metro-car program was criticized for substantial delays and reported electrical, braking and operational defects. The matter generated criticism from the transit agency and scrutiny of the local assembly and supply-chain process.
2016
South African locomotive bribery allegations
CSR Corporation Limited, a predecessor of CRRC, was implicated in allegations concerning bribery connected with a South African locomotive tender. Later reporting linked frozen contract funds to possible corruption involving associates of the Gupta family. The allegations concern predecessor operations and do not establish a finding against every part of the post-merger company.