China Shenhua Energy : Xinshuo Railway Ran the 20,000-Tonne Heavy-haul Train for the First Time

Xinshuo Railway Ran the 20,000-Tonne Heavy-haul Train for the First Time

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On December 21, Xinshuo Railway witnessed the inaugural run of a 20,000-tonne train from the Wochang Station to the Huanghua Port Station of Shuohuang Railway, marking a significant step towards alleviating the marshaling pressure at the Shenchi South Station, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the energy transport corridor for "west-to-east coal transportation".

With the "1+1" combination mode, the 20,000-tonne heavy-haul train was powered by the leading high-power traction locomotives in the country - the China Energy 12-axle and 8-axle AC electric locomotives serving as the main and auxiliary controllers. They pulled 216 C80-type wagons, totaling 21,600 tonnes, with a payload of 17,280 tonnes, and stretching approximately 2.7 kilometers. According to the trial operation report, all performance indicators, including train braking, locomotive traction, power supply and transformation, track structure, bridges, and communication, were excellent under various conditions and met the requirements for regular operation.

Compared to traditional 10,000-tonne marshaling mode, the 20,000-tonne consist increases the train's traction payload, shortens the intervals between trains, and effectively enhances the transportation efficiency of the second largest national west-to-east coal transportation corridor. This not only optimizes the transport pattern of "multiple routes connecting to one route, one route connecting to three ports, two-way transportation developing in a coordinated manner", but also establishes one of the shortest, most optimal, and economical transportation routes connecting Shanxi, Hebei, Shandong, and Tianjin in eastern China, playing a crucial role in ensuring stable and secure energy supply.