According to Amac News: Hafeet Rail has stated in its announcement that this agreement has been signed for the supply of 27 EMD SD70ACS heavy freight locomotives.
This agreement was made during the opening of the Global Rail 2024 exhibition and conference.
The new fleet of the common rail network has high-powered engines designed to carry a diverse range of cargo.
These trains, each approximately two kilometers long, carry a variety of railcars that carry bulk materials, containers, petrochemicals, metal products and other industrial goods.
These locomotives will ensure the safe and efficient movement of trains across the Oman-UAE railway network and will meet the needs of Hafeet Rail's customers once the network is 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 that align with Hafeet Rail's commitment to environmental sustainability and carbon reduction.
The signing of the agreement for the supply of a new fleet of locomotives follows the conclusion of the main contracts, contracts for the systems and technology used in the project, as well as the start of the preparatory work for the development of the UAE-Oman rail network.
This underscores Hafeet Rail's commitment to accelerate the progress of completing the first rail link in the Gulf Cooperation Council.