The Ministry of Rail Transport of Turkmenistan has signed a contract with the Chinese company ‘CRRC Ziyang Co., Ltd.’ through the joint-stock company ‘Demirýollary’ for the overhaul of locomotives with the aim of increasing passenger and freight traffic, according to the online news resource TerraNews.

Under the agreement, 20 freight locomotives (40 units) are to be overhauled. Eleven locomotives have already been put into operation, which has made it possible to increase train speeds, reduce downtime at stations and increase the length and weight of trains.

The modernised locomotives are equipped with modern systems that meet safety requirements and ensure efficient freight transport.