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LKAB invests in 30 tonne axleloads

By and Dr Roger Lundén1998-09-01T10:00:00

Swedish mining giant LKAB is investing SKr1·1bn in three new trainsets and nine locos for the Malmbanan iron ore corridor. Heavier axleloads to boost rail capacity and cut transport costs form a key element in the company's strategy to boost production from 20 to 30 million tonnes a year

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