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Barnama
23-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
CRRC Dalian To Deliver First ECRL Trains In October
BUSINESS By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab DALIAN (China), June 23 (Bernama)– The first two sets of Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) trains, along with two electric locomotives for cargo transportation under the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, are expected to be shipped out from Dalian, China to Malaysia in October this year. The first batch of ECRL trains will be shipped by the manufacturer, CRRC Dalian Locomotive & Rolling Stock Co., Ltd (CRRC Dalian), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CRRC Corp, and the shipment is expected to take around one month to reach Malaysia. CRRC Dalian vice-president Zhang Jian said the company will provide a 'full life cycle service' for the ECRL fleet, covering the entire process -- from product research and development, production and operation, to final maintenance and servicing. "For the ECRL project, we can continue cooperating across the full life cycle in the future to ensure reliable operation of the trains on Malaysia's railway lines," he told the Malaysian media delegation at CRRC Dalian's headquarters, here. Dalian is a coastal city in northeastern China's Liaoning Province, located about 800 km southeast of Beijing, known for its major port and strong manufacturing industry. In August 2022, CRRC Dalian signed a supply contract with China Communications Construction (ECRL) Sdn Bhd (CCCECRL), the main contractor of the ECRL project, to deliver 11 train sets of EMUs and 12 electric locomotives. Zhang said the trains will have completed factory commissioning in Dalian prior to shipment. "Upon arrival, they will undergo testing on-site. The first EMU needs to undergo 8,000 km of testing, while the subsequent batch requires 5,000 km of testing," he said.
Barnama
23-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
CCCC Reaffirms Long-term Commitment To Malaysia's Infrastructure Growth
BUSINESS By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab BEIJING (China), June 23 (Bernama) – China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to Malaysia, expressing its readiness to deepen its involvement in the country's infrastructure development, which the company regards as key to long-term regional connectivity. As one of the world's largest infrastructure players, CCCC sees Malaysia as a vital strategic partner, with growing potential for collaboration across sectors. Its international business department executive general manager, Cai Chuansheng said CCCC is eager to explore new investment opportunities and expand its footprint in Malaysia through its subsidiary, China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC). Over the past four decades, he said CHEC has undertaken numerous infrastructure projects in Malaysia, with a cumulative value of around US$20 billion. 'China and Malaysia are good neighbours in Asia, and we have frequent communication at all levels and regular exchanges in socio-economic development. This gives us many opportunities to cooperate,' Cai said during a meeting with the Malaysian media delegation at CCCC's headquarters in Beijing. He noted that Malaysia's sustained infrastructure drive and stable economic fundamentals continue to make the country an attractive destination for foreign investors. CCCC is the world's fourth-largest construction company and is well known for its strong track record in delivering major infrastructure projects globally. Its flagship infrastructure projects include the Mombasa–Nairobi Railway in Kenya, the Sukkur–Multan Highway in Pakistan, the China–Maldives Friendship Bridge, the China–Laos Railway and the Port City in Sri Lanka.
