General Mya Tun Oo, Member of the State Administration Council (SAC) and Deputy Prime Minister, who also serves as the Union Minister for Transport and Communications, conducted a comprehensive inspection of the newly established locomotive assembly and manufacturing factory in Nay Pyi Taw.
During the visit, the managing director of Myanma Railways and officials provided a detailed overview of the factory’s history, its current operations, and the production processes of new diesel electric locomotives. The Union minister underscored the significance of addressing the country’s locomotive requirements, strategic planning for future locomotive production, and capitalizing on the expertise of the factory’s staff.
In his remarks, the Union minister highlighted the objective of achieving self-sufficiency in locomotive production, which not only conserves foreign currency expenditure but also bolsters the domestic rail industry. He emphasized the collaboration with relevant ministries and institutions, advocating for localized production to meet the country’s locomotive demands. The Union minister also emphasized meticulous adherence to procurement protocols, factory security, employee safety, and addressing the factory’s operational needs.
Subsequently, the Union minister and party examined the manufacturing process of train carriages, the production of wheels essential for new locomotives, and specifically reviewed the newly assembled diesel electric locomotive DF-1273. Additionally, they observed the ongoing assembly of two more locomotives within the premises of the Locomotive Assembly and Manufacturing Factory.
The Union minister concluded the inspection by giving necessary directives to ensure the effective and efficient continuation of locomotive production in Nay Pyi Taw’s factory. — MNA/TS
