CRRC Delivers Seven Trains for Shanghai Metro Line 22
CHINA: The first seven Shanghai Metro Line 22 trains have reached Dongjing Road Depot, starting acceptance testing and commissioning for the future link to Chongming Island.
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Work Starts on Colombia’s First Underground Rail Station
Work has begun on the San Germán underground station in Medellín, a 12-metre-deep facility that the operator says will become the first underground rail station in Colombia.
CRRC completes Hangzhou Metro train for Line 12
CRRC has marked the completion of the fully automated Hangzhou Metro train. The train came off the production line last month. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Martinus launches haulage service and CRRC deal
Martinus haulage service is the new bulk commodity rail business announced by Martinus Group. The company also announced a locomotive partnership with Chinese manufacturer CRRC Ziyang Co., Ltd. The operation will begin in Queensland. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Ningbo Type A trains are set for Lines 10 and 12
Ningbo Type A trains have been unveiled by CRRC for Ningbo’s urban rail transit system. The new units are due to enter service on Lines 10 and 12. They are designed to operate at speeds of up to 160 km/h.
CRRC Qishuyan completes 100th FXN5C locomotive production
The 100th FXN5C locomotive production unit recently rolled out. This marks a new high-volume manufacturing phase for CRRC Qishuyan.
AC-series diesel locomotives for heavy haul and harsh climates
AC-series diesel locomotives are part of CRRC Ziyang’s next-generation diesel locomotive platform. As reported by Rail Express, the company entered the Australian market in 2011. That was the first time its high-end diesel locomotives were exported to a developed country.
CRRC Massachusetts layoffs hit Springfield plant
CRRC Massachusetts layoffs began Monday, March 16. That day, the company’s U.S. unit laid off 142 workers. U.S. Customs officials were still blocking railcar shells and other parts from China.
Type-C train 4+4 coupled operation tested in Shanghai
Type-C train 4+4 coupled operation has been demonstrated on the Shanghai Suburban Railway Airport Link Line, as previously covered by Railway Supply.
CR400BF-Z Fuxing intelligent EMU launches Xi’an–Yan’an services
CR400BF-Z Fuxing intelligent EMU trains have completed their first bidirectional departures, with services leaving both Xi’an North Station and Yan’an Station, CRRC said.
CRRC EMUs and locomotives for Malaysia ECRL completed
CRRC EMUs and locomotives for Malaysia ECRL were officially completed on 18 November, CRRC Dalian has confirmed — a development also reported by Railway-News and one that marks a key step for the Malaysia East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project as it aims to improve connectivity between the country’s east and west coasts.
Malaysia East Coast Rail Link trains roll out in Dalian
Malaysia East Coast Rail Link trains have reached a key production milestone at CRRC Dalian’s plant in Dalian, Liaoning province. As reported by Asianews Network, the very first batch for the project includes two electric multiple units (EMUs) and two electric locomotives, marking the start of fleet deliveries.
