Clayton Equipment to Supply Australia with Hybrid Locomotives
06.03.2025
British company Clayton Equipment will send Australia five hybrid locomotives for operations. The contract with Mackay Sugar, managing the railway, is successfully signed. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Australia Upgrades Its Railway Network
The deal includes delivering CBD40 locomotives, running on diesel and batteries, plus braking cars. The network’s gauge measures 610 mm, but car volume remains undisclosed.
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The manufacturer designed hybrid CBD40 locomotives, combining diesel engines and battery power. This solution enhances equipment performance and reduces emissions into the environment.
Mackay Sugar upgrades its railway network, and new machines will speed up freight delivery. Queensland gains equipment meeting high ecological standards and local conditions.
Australia Chooses British Technology
Clayton Equipment expands its market influence, because their technology won for reliability. The contract boosts the firm’s reputation and opens new collaboration opportunities.
Delivering CBD40 locomotives aids Mackay Sugar, as it improves logistical operations significantly. The company transports raw materials and products faster on narrow-gauge tracks.
Eco-friendly machines from Clayton Equipment attract clients, and this increases their competitive edge. The successful deal with Australia confirms British leadership in technology creation.
Queensland’s railway network grows efficient, because new locomotives enhance productivity across operations. Mackay Sugar aims for long-term partnership and consistent equipment supplies.
Hybrid locomotives gain popularity worldwide, and their demand continues to rise rapidly. The British company confidently advances forward, capturing new markets and clients.
The project with Clayton Equipment starts soon, as preparations for shipments actively progress. This collaboration benefits both parties and strengthens their market positions.
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