{"id":546571,"date":"2026-09-21T19:05:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T09:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.railfreight.com\/?p=74443"},"modified":"2026-09-21T19:05:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T09:05:02","slug":"azerbaijan-railways-gets-7-locomotives-from-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=546571","title":{"rendered":"Azerbaijan Railways gets 7 locomotives from China"},"content":{"rendered":"

Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) received seven AC50-type diesel locomotives manufactured by China\u2019s CRRC Ziyang. The two parties are now negotiating for an order for 14 additional units, ADY said.<\/strong>
\n<\/span>\u201cThe new locomotives will be used for freight transport along international transport corridors,\u201d the company added. For example, they meet the Stage IIIA environmental standards set by the International Union of Railways, which allows them to run in special emissions zones.<\/p>\n

The units, ordered in May 2025<\/a>, are intended for heavy trains. \u201cThe main air reservoir holds 2,000 liters of compressed air and includes two compressors, enabling the hauling of longer trains,\u201d ADY specified. Moreover, the locomotives can be paired up to pull heavy convoys without the need to have staff in both. \u201cNegotiations are currently underway for the next phase, involving the purchase of 14 additional freight locomotives,\u201d ADY concluded.<\/p>\n

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The view from inside. Image: \u00a9 Azerbaijan Railways<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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