ADY renews locomotive fleet: New locomotives delivered to Baku from China
Baku, September 18, AZERTAC
“Azerbaijan Railways” CJSC (ADY), an AZCON Holding company, continues efforts to renew its locomotive fleet and increase freight capacity.
Seven modern AC50-type freight locomotives manufactured by China’s CRRC Ziyang Co., Ltd. have been delivered to Baku. The mainline locomotives are equipped with advanced technologies and innovative traction systems, offering high traction power and large fuel capacity. They enable the more efficient and safe handling of heavy freight trains and are fitted with modern control and safety systems.
A 90-day maintenance interval ensures more reliable and uninterrupted operation. The main air reservoir has a capacity of 2,000 liters of compressed air and is equipped with two compressors, enabling the locomotives to haul longer trains.
The locomotives can also be coupled in pairs and operated by a single locomotive crew, allowing more freight to be transported by rail, improving operational efficiency in handling heavy freight trains and enabling more effective use of the locomotives.
The AC50 model meets Stage IIIA environmental standards set by the International Union of Railways (UIC), allowing unrestricted use in areas with special emissions requirements. The new locomotives will be used to transport freight along international transport corridors.
Azerbaijan Railways will continue efforts to renew its locomotive fleet, expand the technical capacity of its rolling stock for both freight and passenger transport, and provide flexible and safe services amid growing freight volumes along international transport corridors. Negotiations are currently underway for the next phase, involving the purchase of 14 additional freight locomotives.
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