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Jun
13:58
High-speed lines seen driving increased rail demand
Global rail production capacity is expected to reach 20 million tonnes/year in 2025 from the current 15m t/y, according to Primetals Technologies Italy principal engineer process & technology, Francesco Toschi.
Besides the expansion of rail networks in low-density areas, there is a rising requirement for high-quality rail, driven by development of high-speed and heavy-haul transport lines.
Of the 12mt of rail produced globally in 2015, 8mt was produced at…
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