A six-axle broad-gauge electric locomotive tailored by CRRC ZELC has entered commercial service in Kazakhstan following successful trial operations, acceptance testing and handover.
The locomotive is China's first electric locomotive to obtain Eurasian Conformity (EAC) certification and the first six-axle electric locomotive to enter service in Kazakhstan.
Eldar Gabdizhanov, general director of SilkwayTransit LLP, took a ride in the locomotive's cab accompanied by the CRRC ZELC project team. After speaking with the driver about his operating experience, Gabdizhanov praised the locomotive's stable performance and thanked CRRC ZELC for its efficient delivery and the project team's professionalism.
He also expressed hope for closer cooperation in locomotive maintenance and repair and in spare parts supply, so as to achieve mutual benefit and common development.
