en.Wedoany.com Reported - On June 22, 2026, Azerbaijan Railways Company signed a procurement contract with CRRC Ziyang Locomotive Co., Ltd. (referred to as "CRRC Ziyang") for 4 AC50P mainline passenger locomotives. The new locomotives are scheduled for delivery in 2027 and, once operational, will primarily serve Azerbaijan's domestic long-distance passenger routes.

CRRC Ziyang Locomotive Co., Ltd. is a core subsidiary of CRRC Corporation Limited (referred to as "CRRC", 601766.SH/1766.HK), headquartered in Ziyang City, Sichuan Province. It is a key research, development, and manufacturing base for diesel and new energy locomotives in China, with products exported to multiple countries and regions worldwide. This passenger locomotive procurement marks a further deepening of the existing cooperation between the two parties. In April 2025, Azerbaijan Railways had already purchased 7 AC50 mainline freight diesel locomotives from CRRC Ziyang, with the first batch scheduled for delivery in September 2026. In addition to the current orders, the two sides have also held consultations on the additional purchase of 14 locomotives.

Azerbaijan serves as a vital transportation hub connecting Europe and Asia, and has been continuously promoting the modernization of its railway infrastructure in recent years. CRRC Ziyang's locomotive products have gained recognition in the Azerbaijani market due to their reliable quality and favorable cost-performance ratio. The signing of this passenger locomotive order signifies the expansion of cooperation between CRRC Ziyang and Azerbaijan Railways from the freight sector to the passenger sector, further deepening their partnership in the field of rail transit equipment.

The implementation of this order will help enhance the passenger service level of Azerbaijan Railways, while also providing a new example for the market expansion of Chinese rail transit equipment in Central Asia and the Caucasus region.

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