South African railway company Traxtion, Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) with, G18U shunting locomotives signed an agreement to lease these locomotives, To Lobito Port in Angola will provide service and To the Democratic Republic of the Congo will accelerate operations on the important railway line connecting to the
Shunting Locomotives to Overcome Infrastructure Constraints
Before, Traxtion ve HOME, U20C locomotives had agreed to lease these locomotives, in the transportation of copper ore and other cargoes However, on the Angolan border, trains To Lobito Port He changes locomotives before heading towards the station. Infrastructure restrictions, prevents long trains from moving freely and this situation, shunting locomotives makes its use mandatory.
Railway Modernization and Efficiency Increase
G18U shunting locomotives Its use will increase the efficiency of mainline trains in Angola. Traxtion, will undertake the maintenance of these locomotives and also by training local experts will strengthen business processes. The first locomotive Reached Angola, and the second one is reported to be undergoing final preparations before shipment.
Activities and Future Plans in Africa
Traxtion's railway carriages, right now in nine African countries and the company is active, Infrastructure modernization in Angola aims to increase the efficiency of regional logistics networks by contributing to the development of the country’s railway infrastructure. These developments are an important part of Angola’s efforts to modernise its railway infrastructure, acceleration of freight transportation will play a critical role in this regard.
