CHINA: CSR Zhuzhou is testing a prototype of a revised version of the HXD1 locomotive design.
The twin-unit locomotive is rated at 9·6 MW, with a top speed of 120 km/h. It incorporates more domestic content than the original HXD1 design, which is expected to lower costs. The locomotive is aimed at the heavy haul coal market.
CSR Zhuzhou is also reported to be developing a 14·4 MW twin Co-Co freight locomotive.
CHINA: CRRC Zhuzhou has unveiled first of eight 28·8 MW six-section electric locomotives which mining company China Shenhua Energy Co has ordered for hauling 10 000 tonne coal trains on 1·2% gradients on the 266 km Shenmu – Shuozhou line. Designated Shen 24, ...
CHINA: The National Development & Reform Commission has approved construction of the 1837 km Mongolia – Huazhong railway to carry coal from Ordos in Inner Mongolia south to Ji’an in Jiangxi via Yulin, Yan’an, Yuncheng, Sanmenxia, Nanyang, Xiangfan, Jingmen and Yuyang. Capacity on the north–south Mon-Hua line will start at ...
MALAYSIA: Lowest bidder CSR Zhuzhou has won a 530m ringgit contract to supply 20 trainsets for the 27 km Ampang Line metro in Kuala Lumpur, which is being extended by 17·7 km to Putra Heights. The six-car trains will each have a capacity of 1 308 passengers and a maximum ...
