Long Routing Train Launched to Facilitate Coal Supply and Transportation

On October 11, with the sound of locomotive whistle, train SC18094 hauled by “Shenhua 7156” 12-axle high-power AC locomotive of Xinshuo Railway Company under China Energy Investment Corporation departed from Daidaigou Station, marking the smooth launch of the long routing train along the Dazhun Railway-Zhunchi Railway-Shuohuang Railway route operated by China Energy.

Train SC18094 ready for departure at Daidaigou Station.

Recently, China Energy has adopted a slew of measures to play its lead role as a backbone in railway transportation of coal to meet the national energy supply requirements. Led by the group’s Coal Transportation Department, Xinshuo Railway Company, Shuohuang Railway Company and Railway Equipment Company made concerted efforts to coordinate businesses such as traffic organization, coordination and command, transmission of dispatching orders, and locomotive services, and eventually worked out a plan of operation.

Train drivers make hand gestures to guarantee safety.

The smooth launch of the 10,000-ton long routing trains helps to effectively relieve the transportation pressure at Shenchi South Station, improve the operational efficiency of locomotives, optimize transportation organization of the group, and maximize transportation benefits. Meanwhile, the opening of the service will provide transportation guarantee for coal-powered heating in this winter/spring season across the country, smooth operation of the national economy, and the production and life of the people.