Back in November 2017, CRRC has been awarded a contract of 24 double-decker passenger coaches from EXO, a public transit authority in Montreal, Canada. Based on the good implementation of the contract, EXO recently exercised its right to purchase 20 additional double-decker passenger coaches from CRRC.

Recently, CRRC has signed a contract with Aurizon, an Australian railway logistics giant, to supply 264 narrow gauge coal hopper wagons.

On March 18, a Moscow-Berlin international passenger train departed from Minsk Railway Station, Belarus, powered by the China-Weight Freight No 2 electric locomotive, which was independently developed by CRRC.

Recently, CRRC has secured a wagon deal from Switzerland. CRRC Shandong will manufacture 50 container flat wagons for HUPAC, a well-known international logistics company in Swiss, which ranked the top three European logistics companies.

Recently, CRRC has received a second order from Sydney for its double-decker trains.The order includes a total of 17 double-decker trains and post-delivery maintenance in Sydney.

In recent days, a variable configuration electric multiple unit (EMU) developed by CRRC, has passed all 60 routine tests and is ready for delivery.

CRRC's strategy provides a snapshot of continued Chinese investment in the United Kingdom, driven by companies' desire to seek technological know-how, brands and new markets.

Last week, CRRC tested a new generation of maglev train with a designed speed of 160 km per hour, about 60 percent faster than the current model.