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Siemens secures trains deal in China
Berlin (AFP) Aug 14, 2007 German engineering giant Siemens said on Tuesday it had won an order worth more than 334 million euros (459 million dollars) to build 500 electric freight trains for China's railways. Siemens' Transportation System unit will build the powerful locomotives with its Chinese partner CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co (ZELC). "These will be the most powerful locomotives in the world, with 50 percent more traction than European locomotives," Siemens said in a statement. The first locomotives are scheduled to go into service at the start of 2009. Related Links Great Train Journey's of the 21st Century
Japan Goes For Comfort And Ecology In New Bullet Train
Tokyo (AFP) May 25, 2007Japan is adding environmental awareness and a bit more comfort in the latest version of its celebrated bullet train which comes into service in July. The new N700 model will be gradually rolled out through 2010 on the line between Tokyo and western Japan, the world's busiest passenger track. |
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