8 more locomotives GT46AC in Gabon

To allow the increase in manganese production in Gabon, the French mining group ERAMET, through the mining company COMILOG and the operator of the Transgabonais SETRAG, have just acquired 8 new EMD locomotives of 4500 Hp type GT46AC in partnership with the CIM.

In order to improve train traffic, the track renewal project will begin during the first months of 2022. CIM is also participating in this important project by providing various equipment, in particular a MATISA type R20E leveller and a containerized track welder. type K950, manufactured by Progress Rail Welding.