Hunan's exports of rail transit equipment hit 1.26 billion CNY in 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 10.9%, according to recent data from the Changsha Customs Authority. Exports to Germany, Singapore, Spain, and South Korea surged by 61.5%, 2170%, 68.3%, and 160% respectively, demonstrating remarkable success in expanding high-end markets.

In 2025, Hunan's rail transit equipment exports to the EU and ASEAN countries reached 360 million CNY and 220 million CNY respectively, representing growth rates of 47.4% and 106.5%. These exports accounted for 45.7% of the provincial total in this regard. Exports to countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative reached 550 million CNY, marking a 25.2% increase.

The "green quotient" of exports has significantly increased. In 2025, Hunan's exports of electric locomotives reached 430 million CNY, marking a 102.2% increase year on year and with the share raising to 33.7%. State-owned enterprises in Hunan exported rail transit equipment worth 880 million CNY, up 30.3%, with companies like CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd. and Zhuzhou Times New Material Technology Co., Ltd. achieving double-digit growth.

At the start of 2026, CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive secured new orders across multiple overseas markets. On January 7, European rolling stock lessor Nexrail signed an agreement with CRRC Zhuzhou's subsidiary Vossloh Rolling Stock to purchase an additional 20 DE 18 Stage V smart hybrid locomotives. Scheduled for delivery in 2027, these newly ordered locomotives have already obtained operating permits in Germany, France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. These locomotives will facilitate the interconnectivity of Europe's rail network and its low-carbon transition. Separately, following a public tender process, Prasarana Malaysia Berhad's procurement of 26 new train sets for the Kelana Jaya Line has been awarded to the CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive.

This article is from Hunan Provincial Government. www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Xiao Juan

Chinese source: hunan.gov.cn