Developed by China"s rolling stock manufacturer, the first CKD6S locomotive rolled off the line in Ziyang, Sichuan Province on Monday. It is China's first shunting locomotive used for EurAsian Conformity (EAC) certification.

The CKD6S is the first locomotive of an agreement signed between Chinese and Kazakhstan companies, and will be used for shunting operations in various locomotive depots throughout Kazakhstan to ensure the normal operation of China Railway Express.

The delivery will further enhance cooperation between China and Kazakhstan in the field of rail transit, and provide assistance for Kazakhstan's economic development.

This locomotive is specially developed by CRRC Ziyang Co., Ltd. for the personalized needs of Kazakhstan railways. It has a wide temperature range adaptability, taking into account ventilation and cooling requirements. Equipped with diesel engines, the locomotive has the characteristics of low fuel consumption and low emissions. It fully meets the UIC·IIIA emission standards and has reached the international advanced level.

CRRC has provide locomotive products and services to Kazakhstan for more than 20 years, delivering over 200 locomotives.