Market for high-tech locomotives made by Chinese subsidiary looks promising on world's second-largest continent, report Xing Zhigang and Li Jiabao in Johannesburg

A Chinese locomotive manufacturer plans to set up a factory in South Africa after landing a series of major train building deals.

She Yongjun, the commercial manager of CSR E-Loco Supply (Pty) Ltd, said the factory should be in place this year or next, and will target state-owned transport companies.