New Zealand operator KiwiRail and CRRC signed a contract for the supply of 15 more DL locomotives to add to the existing fleet of 48.
The new locomotives will replace 23 others expected to reach the end of their useful life between now and the peak freight period in 2018, when the new locomotives are expected to be in operation.
Six of the locomotives will be needed on the Port of Tauranga to Westfield MetroPort corridor, with freight volumes set to grow as the size of the ships coming to Tauranga grows. The remainder will be deployed in the North Island.
The new Gen 2.3 locomotives will have improvements to the braking system to enhance the performance and reliability of the fleet.
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