SimFer, a joint venture between Chalco, Rio Tinto, and Wabtec, has signed a $277 million contract with Wabtec for the supply of locomotives for the Transguinean railway project. The project connects the Simandou iron ore mining project to Morebaya Port via a 620km multi-purpose railway.
The contract includes the delivery of Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives for transporting iron ore on a multi-purpose railway spanning over 620 km. The ES43ACmi is a dual-cab locomotive with a 4,500HP Evolution Series engine, providing fuel efficiency and proven performance in high-temperature environments.
Chris Aitchison, General Manager of SimFer, emphasized, “This partnership reinforces our commitment to realizing the Simandou project in adherence to globally recognized environmental standards. We are equipping ourselves with locomotives that offer the best energy efficiency in their class and meet international emission standards.”
Once completed, the infrastructure and equipment will be transferred to the Transguinean Railway Company (CTG), which will operate the railway. SimFer and WCS each hold 42.5% of CTG, while the Guinean government owns 15%.
