Cambodia’s Royal Railway PLC, a subsidiary of Royal Group, yesterday unloaded 60 new flat freight wagons from China, part of its ambitious freight expansion plans.
The new flatbeds – the first of a total order for 221 wagons – can carry a diverse range of cargo, from containers to heavy machinery, construction materials, and other heavy freight.
“This is a pivotal moment for Royal Railway as we expand our fleet to deliver even greater value to our customers,” CEO John Guiry said yesterday.
“The addition of these 60 wagons reflects our dedication to providing high-quality freight services and reinforces our role in Cambodia’s economic development.
“These wagons will not only increase our capacity but also improve the efficiency of our logistics operations.”
The new wagons, from an un-named leading Chinese manufacturer, will go through brake test systems checks before being put into operation.
This delivery marks the beginning of the major phase of Royal Railway’s ambitious rolling stock expansion.
The new wagons are the first of the Chinese order.
The next batch of 35 is due to arrive before the end of this month, followed by another shipment of 45 wagons next month.
Earlier this year, Royal Railway took delivery of another 25 flat wagons from Malaysia.
The rapid freight expansion – almost tripling the existing rolling stock of 136 wagons to almost 390 – is part of Royal Railway’s strategy to position itself as a key player in Cambodia’s logistics sector and transport network.
Royal Rail, which began operations in 2010, is a concession partner with the national government.
The massive freight expansion is part of Royal Group Chairman and CEO Neak Oknha Kith Meng’s ambitious strategy to turn Royal Rail into a key player in the development of Cambodia’s infrastructure.
