Hafeet Rail and Progress Rail signed a contract for the supply of heavy-haul locomotive fleet that will operate the future UAE-Oman rail network. The contract covers the delivery of 27 state-of-the-art EMD SD70ACS freight locomotives designed to withstand the region’s unique environmental conditions while adhering to the highest global standards of safety, security, sustainability, and environmental protection.
“This partnership reaffirms our commitment to developing and operating a state-of-the-art railway network equipped with cutting-edge heavy-haul freight locomotives that meet international benchmarks. Additionally, our fleet is tailored to comply with GCC Railway Network standards, paving the way for efficient and streamlined freight movement between Oman and the UAE in the future,” Ahmad Al Musawa Al Hashmi, CEO of Hafeet Rail, said.
“We are proud to have been selected to work with Hafeet Rail to further connect Oman and the UAE. Progress Rail has developed strong trust and relationships with our business partners in the GCC through decades of investment in products, technologies and local teams,” John Newman, president and CEO for Progress Rail.
The heavy-haul locomotive fleet boasts high-powered engines designed to haul a diverse range of cargo. These trains, each approximately 2 km long, will transport various railcars carrying bulk materials, containers, petrochemicals, metallic products, and other industrial goods. These locomotives will ensure the safe, secure, and efficient movement of trains across the Oman-UAE railway network, meeting the needs of Hafeet Rail’s customers once the network becomes operational.
The 27 locomotives are equipped with high-performance engines and advanced filtration technologies, including pulse and sand filtration systems, as well as carbon emission reduction technologies, aligning with Hafeet Rail’s commitment to environmental sustainability and carbon reduction.
The signing of the contract for suppling the new fleet of locomotives follows the awarding of the main contracts, the contracts for the systems and technology to be used in the project, as well as the commencement of preparatory work to develop the UAE-Oman railway network.
Hafeet Rail is a joint venture between Etihad Rail, Oman Rail, and Mubadala.
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