Three internal combustion locomotives manufactured in China by CRRC Ziyang Co. and specially designed to meet operating conditions in Africa were officially shipped to Mozambique on 10 March. Developed independently by CRRC Ziyang Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of CRRC Corporation Limited, these units mark the first time that a Chinese company has supplied internal combustion locomotives to the Mozambican railway network.

According to Xinhua, the SDD1 locomotives have been specially designed to meet the operating conditions in Africa. In order to adapt to market demands, the technical team implemented several innovations, such as an optimised, lightweight design and an efficient cooling system.

In addition, the equipment has an intelligent control system that monitors the locomotive's performance in real time, guaranteeing greater reliability and safety.

The units will be used for both passenger transport and freight operations, strengthening the local railway sector in Mozambique.

(Source: CLBrief, on 13 March)