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Trkiye’s 1st Homegrown Locomotive Exported to Africa

Trkiye: Trkiye's first domestically produced diesel-electric shunting locomotive has been exported to Africa, marking a new milestone in the country's railway industry. Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu announced that the DE 10000 shunting locomotive was produced at the Turkish railway manufacturer Turasas.

According to Anadolu Agency, Uraloglu stated, "We sent off our DE 10000 shunting locomotive to Tanzania - our locomotive, a product of domestic engineering." He noted that the locomotive was shipped to Tanzania on July 29 and is expected to arrive at the Dar es Salaam Port.

Uraloglu highlighted that the locomotive features Trkiye's first homegrown diesel engine with over 1,000 horsepower. This engine was developed through collaboration between Turasas and the Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Institution (Tubitak).

He further explained that the engineering expertise and design capabilities gained during the engine's development have enhanced Trkiye's technological competence in power systems. The engine is recognized as a strategic product that addresses the needs of various sectors, particularly the railway industry.