China's First 3,000 kW Electric Locomotive with Charging and Swapping Launched at Lianyungang Port

Published: Mar 31, 2026 13:24

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On March 30, accompanied by a resounding whistle, the nation’s first 3,000 kW pure electric locomotive integrating charging and battery swapping slowly entered the port railway marshalling yard of Lianyungang Port and was officially put into operation.

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