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Malay Mail
23-06-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
China's CRRC Dalian to ship ECRL trains to Malaysia in October, set for 2027 launch
DALIAN (China), June 23 — 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. The EMUs are designed to carry passengers at speeds of up to 160 km per hour (km/h), while the electric locomotives, operating at 120 km/h, will be used for cargo transportation. Technical experts from CRRC Dalian will also be deployed to Malaysia to provide on-site servicing and training. 'There are two groups; one group will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the EMUs and locomotives, and the other group will provide technical training to local personnel, helping them acquire maintenance skills,' he noted. He said the company will also provide two-year warranty services for the EMUs and electric locomotives. The arrival of the first trains by end-2025 will ensure readiness for the ECRL's scheduled launch in 2027. As of October 2020, CRRC Dalian has produced 12,800 locomotives across more than 70 diesel and 13 electric models, accounting for half of China's total locomotive fleet. Since its first export of mainline locomotives to Myanmar in 1993, CRRC Dalian has supplied rail vehicles to 27 countries, including Malaysia, South Africa, New Zealand, Argentina, Uzbekistan, India, Nigeria and Hong Kong. — Bernama
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.
Zawya
19-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Vice President of Zambia Attends Donation Ceremony of Floods Relief Items from the Zambia Chinese Association
On March 17, Her Honour Mutale Nalumango, Vice President of Zambia, attended the donation ceremony of floods relief items from the Zambia Chinese Association held at the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU). Mr. Wang Sheng, Chargé d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Zambia, Mr. Zhang Jian, Chairman of the Zambia Chinese Association, and Hon. Sheal Mulyata, Minister of Lusaka Province were present. Mr. Wang said in his speech that China and Zambia have long shared weal and woe and are committed to mutual assistance. China empathizes with the Zambian people who have suffered from recent floods. At the initiative of the Embassy, the Chinese communities and enterprises in Zambia donated cash and supplies worth over 1.2 million Kwacha to provide strong support for Zambia's flood relief, which is a proof of China's commitment to building a community with a shared future for mankind. China will continue to provide assistance to Zambia to the best of its capability and open a new chapter for the next 60 years of the bilateral relations. Vice President Nalumango said in her speech that the donation is of great significance to the resettlement of the victims and reconstruction of the affected areas. She extended her sincere gratitude to the Chinese side for its heartwarming gesture. She said that in the past 60 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, especially when Zambia suffered from the pandemic of COVID-19 and cholera, the Chinese government, Chinese communities and enterprises have provided Zambian people with timely help to counter these disasters, reflecting the people-to-people friendship and the tight bond of the shared future. The Chinese communities and enterprises in Zambia always consider Zambia as their second home and have been actively fulfilling their social responsibilities and contributing to Zambia's social welfare and economic development. It is expected that the two countries continue to implement the consensus of the two Heads of State, join hands to promote modernization and build a community with a shared future for mankind. Mr. Zhang Jian, Chairman of the Zambia Chinese Association, said that the Chinese communities in Zambia will continue to devote themselves to public welfare and work with the Zambian people to overcome the current difficulties. A handover ceremony of the donated materials and cash was held. Since the beginning of 2025, multiple floods have struck Lusaka and other areas of Zambia due to continuous rainfall. After learning the needs of the victims in detail, the Chinese Embassy in Zambia launched a disaster relief initiative at the earliest time. After extensive fund-raising, relief materials such as mealie meal, cooking oil and blankets that worth over one million Kwacha were donated. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Zambia.
