Türkiye sends first domestic locomotive to Africa | News. az
Türkiye has exported its first homegrown diesel-electric shunting locomotive to Africa, highlighting a new milestone in the development of its railway manufacturing capabilities. Transport Minister Abdulkadir. . .
Türkiye has exported its first homegrown diesel-electric shunting locomotive to Africa, highlighting a new milestone in the development of its railway manufacturing capabilities. Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said in a statement on Monday that the DE 10000 shunting locomotive was produced at Turkish railway manufacturer Turasas,TRT Worldreported. RECOMMENDED STORIESAfrican countries to manufacture advanced HIV prevention treatmentsSpain pushes back many as 60,000 reach Ceuta from MoroccoZulfiqar special forces exercise concludes in JordanRussia's Africa Corps accused of killing civilians in Mali airstrike, HRW says“We sent off our DE 10000 shunting locomotive to Tanzania — our locomotive, a product of domestic engineering,” he said. Uraloglu said the locomotive was shipped to Tanzania on July 29 and will arrive at the Dar es Salaam Port. Uraloglu added that the locomotive featuresTürkiye’sfirst homegrown diesel engine boasting over 1,000 horsepower, developed in collaboration between Turasas and the Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Institution (Tubitak). “The engineering know-how and design capabilities gained during the engine’s development elevated Türkiye’s technological competence in power systems to the next level, as the engine stands out as a strategic product meeting the needs of various sectors, especially the railway industry,” he added. News. AzBy Ulviyya Salmanli