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EU Investigation Targets CRRC in Lisbon Light Rail Tender

06.11.2025

EU Launches Major Probe Into CRRC Over Lisbon Rail Bid

CRRC is currently facing an investigation by the European Commission, as it was subjected to a probe aimed at uncovering whether any subsidies of state support from China had affected fairness in competition as far as Lisbon’s new light rail system was concerned.
TE36A Locomotive Approved for Operation in Kazakhstan

17.10.2025

TE36A Locomotive Approved for Operation in Kazakhstan

The TE36A locomotive was officially approved for Kazakhstan service and the first two cars have already been delivered at Kazakhstan Temir Zholy’s depot in a new chapter in cooperation with Chinese builder CRRC.
Hybrid shunting locomotives in KTZ strategy

02.10.2025

Hybrid shunting locomotives in KTZ strategy

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy made an order for procuring 270 hybrid shunting locomotives from CRRC, and the project will consolidate industrial partnerships, provide job creation, and reduce railway operating expenses.
CRRC launches China’s first intelligent regional train model

30.09.2025

CRRC launches China’s first intelligent regional train model

CRRC unveiled China’s inaugural Standard Intelligent Regional Train in Qingdao, and this historical project reflects information technology innovation, protection from risk, and environmentally friendly practice while enhancing its competitive advantage as a nation in new-age rail tech.
CRCC to build section of new Santiago–Batuco commuter line

11.09.2025

CRCC to build section of new Santiago–Batuco commuter line

CRCC signed a $470 million contract for the construction of a section of the Santiago-Batuco commuter line in Chile, and therefore the project ranks as one of the biggest the country has witnessed in its railway history.
Modern CRRC Electric Trains Start Operations in Malaysia

03.09.2025

New CRRC Electric Trains Begin Service in Malaysia

In Malaysia, the new CRRC ETS3 electric trains are in operation, enabling super comfortable and quick rides from Kuala Lumpur to Johor with the 285 KM journey lasts only 3.
Kazakhstan Buys Modern Hybrid Locomotives from CRRC

03.09.2025

Kazakhstan Expands Fleet with Hybrid Locomotives from CRRC

Kazakhstan will acquire hybrid locomotives from Chinese provider CRRC, to upgrade its fleet and improve shunting efficiency in the diverse climate conditions in the country.
CRRC has started testing its new double-deck DDEMU2 electric train for Austrian operator Westbahn in Hungary to verify compliance with European standards and prepare the train for international routes

21.08.2025

CRRC train testing for Westbahn begins in Hungary

CRRC has started testing its new double-deck DDEMU2 electric train for Austrian operator Westbahn in Hungary to verify compliance with European standards and prepare the train for international routes.
DDEMU2 is being tested in Hungary, and the project could become a major step for CRRC’s entry into the Central European market with modern, high-capacity trains

15.08.2025

DDEMU2 Undergoing Tests and Preparing for European Launch

DDEMU2 is being tested in Hungary, and the project could become a major step for CRRC’s entry into the Central European market with modern, high-capacity trains.
CRRC Supplies Passenger and Freight Cars to Guinea Railway

27.07.2025

CRRC Delivers New Rolling Stock to Modernize Guinea’s Rail Network

CRRC has supplied passenger and freight rolling stock to Guinea for the Kamsar–Sangarédi railway, restoring services and improving freight efficiency for the country’s mining-driven economy.
CRRC Supplies First Freight Locomotive to Uzbekistan

24.07.2025

CRRC Delivers First Freight Locomotive to Uzbekistan’s Rail Network

CRRC has delivered its first O’Z12T freight locomotive to Uzbekistan, marking a key step in modernizing the country’s rail infrastructure and strengthening its transportation network.
China Modernizes CKD9 Locomotives for Turkmenistan

24.07.2025

China Completes Major Upgrade of CKD9 Locomotives for Turkmenistan

China has finished a large-scale modernization of CKD9 diesel locomotives for Turkmenistan at the CRRC Ziyang plant, and the units will soon return home for active operation.