Wabtec news
The latest news about Wabtec and the rail industry.
KiwiRail locos included in Traxtion’s South African rolling stock investment
SOUTH AFRICA: Leasing company Traxtion has announced a R3·4bn programme of investment in locomotives and rolling stock to expand capacity as the South African rail freight sector is reformed.
Wabtec finalises acquisition of Frauscher Sensor Technology Group
AUSTRIA: Wabtec has finalised its previously announced acquisition of Frauscher Sensor Technology Group, which supplies train detection, wayside object control and axle-counting systems.
BHP battery locos delivered to the Pilbara
AUSTRALIA: Mining company BHP has taken delivery of its first purpose-built battery-electric heavy haul locomotives for trials between its Pilbara iron ore mines and Port Hedland.
Wabtec and Vale to test ethanol as a locomotive fuel
BRAZIL: Mining company Vale and locomotive supplier Wabtec have signed an agreement to test the use of ethanol as an alternative to diesel fuel on the Vitória a Minas Railway.
Kazakhstan’s KTZ awards Wabtec its largest-ever locomotive supply and support deal
KAZAKHSTAN: National railway KTZ has awarded Wabtec contracts worth US$4·2bn to supply 300 TE33AT Evolution Series freight locomotives and provide long-term support for new and existing locos.
Wabtec to expand Barton-under-Needwood site and transfer work from Doncaster
UK: Wabtec has announced plans to expand its factory at Barton-under-Needwood in Staffordshire, saying it aims to position itself as ‘a leader in the train components sector’.
Train control: PTC 2.0 could offer an alternative to ‘unaffordable’ ETCS
Wagon telematics partnership to combine technology and market presence
Wabtec to acquire Frauscher Sensor Technology Group for €675m
TransGuinéen iron ore railway locomotive rolled out
Vale orders 50 locomotives
Wabtec to acquire Dellner Couplers from EQT
SNCF to use Wabtec automated inspection technologies
Wabtec plans closure of Doncaster site
Wabtec awarded second TransGuinéen Railway loco order
Chilean freight operator orders Wabtec locos
New York Subway battery-diesel maintenance locos approved for use
Wabtec acquires relay and pantograph component businesses
KTZ and Wabtec finalise US$405m locomotive order
LNG locomotive fuel agreement signed
Locomotives ordered to support Simandou iron ore venture
Wabtec expands Indian locomotive servicing capabilities
Australian ETCS interoperability initiative underway
Maintenance deal to enhance Carajás loco fleet