Recently, a batch of brand new diesel locomotives have sailed across the sea and successfully arrived at the port of Casablanca in Morocco. These rail equipment, built by CRRC Ziyang, will soon be put into service on the local main line, injecting new energy into the local railway capacity renewal.

Activate trunk transportation capacity

The locomotives delivered this time will be put into use by the Moroccan National Railways, mainly deployed on the core railway line from Fes to Oujda. This route is located in the northeast of Morocco, connecting multiple cities and transportation nodes, and is a key transportation artery connecting the eastern region of the area. With the increasing frequency of regional economic and trade exchanges and personnel exchanges, the transportation load of the line continues to rise, and old equipment is gradually unable to adapt to operational needs. The new locomotives will gradually replace old equipment, effectively improving the efficiency and stability of railway transportation, and in conjunction with the local synchronous promotion of line renovation and section electrification upgrading projects, comprehensively consolidating the foundation of railway infrastructure operation. Keywords: CRRC Ziyang, Moroccan Railway

Deeply cultivating the North African market

Although Morocco has built Africa's first high-speed railway, it has not achieved full electrification of the railway network. The advantages of strong adaptability, flexible operation, and no need to rely on the power grid of internal combustion locomotives make them indispensable in regional transportation, freight transportation, and complex working conditions. Electrification and internal combustion power lines will complement each other for a long time. Currently, many North African countries are focusing on railway infrastructure and equipment iteration, and the demand for regional railway equipment market continues to be released. The landing of Chinese made locomotives in Morocco this time is not only an important breakthrough in the overseas layout of China's rail transit equipment, but also demonstrates the excellent quality and international competitiveness of domestic equipment, and continues to help upgrade and develop transportation infrastructure in North Africa.Editor/Min Jing