Aiming towards green mobility, Malaysia's leading rolling stock manufacturer and maintenance service provider, SMH Rail Sdn Bhd, unveiled its newly manufactured H10 Series locomotives that provide an intrinsic value to the environment and railway ecosystem, reducing emissions fueling green operations.
Built with advanced technology and innovation in design engineering and with about 60% localisation level, the H10 Series was recognised by The Malaysian Book of Records as the first Made in Malaysia Locomotive for the export market.
According to the company, the locomotive achieves rail sustainability and powers the vision of a clean, fast and green future. The H10 Series can replace 100 cargo trucks, reduce carbon emissions by up to 75%, lower highway congestion, and is four times more fuel-efficient than road freight transport on average. In addition, its practical design improves operational efficiency, increases haulage capacity and reduces maintenance challenges, resulting in lower overall life cycle costs.
Yang Berbahagia Datuk PK Nara, CMD, SMH Rail, said, 'With over 20 years of industry experience, we are committed to deliver outstanding and innovative solutions for global railway partners in terms of cost, efficiency and reliability. The first batch of the H10 Series will be delivered to Tanzania Railways, with funding support from the World Bank. I am confident these locomotives will bring enormous economic benefits to the African Rail cargo industry by bridging connectivity, increasing supply-chain access, accelerating industrialisation and promoting cross-border trade.'
Compliant with UIC standards, the new locomotive is designed for heavy haulage and uninterrupted long-haul services. One key feature is its capability to operate in challenging terrains and weather conditions.
In addition, the locomotives are equipped with remote monitoring and diagnostics solution to provide real-time updates to rail operators, allowing for remote monitoring performance, including speed, maintenance needs, fuel consumption and fault alerts. Data analysis tracks negligent handling, reduces risks of failures and improves operational safety.
SMH Rail aspires to position Malaysia as a regional manufacturing hub for railway rolling stock and leverage global partnerships to develop its national and global footprint.