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20.11.25 - 17:01
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First Chinese-Made Trains for Malaysia′s East Coast Rail Link Roll Off Line (Caixin)
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The first batch of locomotives for Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) — the largest overseas infrastructure venture spearheaded by a Chinese firm — has rolled off the production line in Dalian, signaling a key milestone ahead of the project's anticipated launch in early 2027.
The 665-kilometer railway is a flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative, designed to connect Malaysia's less-developed east coast with its economic heartland on the west coast. More broadly, the ECRL is seen as a crucial component of the Pan-Asia Railway network, with the potential to connect with Thailand and Singapore, significantly enhancing regional land-based trade routes.
The initial rolling stock, manufactured by CRRC Dalian Co. Ltd., includes passenger and freight locomotives commissioned by China Communications Construction Co. Ltd. (CCCC), the project's main contractor. CCCC confirmed on Wednesday that two CR200J electric multiple units (EMUs) and two HXD3C electric locomotives were completed this month....
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20.11.25 - 16:48
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UK construction workers at risk from modern slavery, charity warns (The Guardian)
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Helpline run by Unseen receives hundreds of calls a year from potential victims of exploitationHundreds of workers are at risk of modern slavery in the UK construction industry, according to human rights monitors.Data from the helpline of the antislavery charity Unseen has identified the construction industry as an emerging area of risk. It was second only to the care sector in terms of calls to its helpline in 2024 from people who claimed to be exploited. Continue reading......
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