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Kazakh hydrogen loco co-operation

2023-09-28T10:02:00+01:00

KAZAKHSTAN: National railway KTZ and Wabtec have signed a framework agreement for the production of hydrogen locomotives and the creation of an engineering centre at the LKZ loco factory in Astana.

Cabs for modernised Union Pacific locomotive at Wabtec's Fort Worth plant

Progress Rail sues Wabtec alleging breach of contract and damaging statements

2023-09-14T13:16:00+01:00

USA: Locomotive manufacturer Progress Rail has initiated legal action against competitor Wabtec, alleging monopolistic conduct.

FLXdrive 2.0 roof

Vale to study ammonia fuel and orders battery locos

2023-07-14T11:50:00+01:00

BRAZIL: Mining company Vale has ordered three Wabtec FLXdrive battery locomotives to replace diesel traction and is to collaborate with the supplier to investigate the use of ammonia as a potential replacement for diesel fuel.

Indonesia locomotive (Photo Wabtec)

Indonesian locomotive parts agreement

2023-07-12T05:00:00+01:00

INDONESIA: Wabtec has announced a multi-year agreement to supply its local partner PT IMECO with spare parts, overhaul kits and training to support national operator PT KAI’s CC206 locomotive fleet.

CBH Group is to buy 17 Wabtec 1 067 mm gauge diesel locomotives.

Australian grain shipper orders locos and wagons in growth drive

2023-07-04T10:05:00+01:00

AUSTRALIA: Western Australian grain co-operative CBH Group announced an agreement to buy 17 Wabtec 1 067 mm gauge diesel locomotives on June 29, and the following day placed an order for CRRC Meishan to supply 200 standard gauge and 450 narrow gauge hopper wagons.

Wabtec G&W loco (Photo Wabtec)

Genesee & Wyoming buys 69 locos for six railways

2023-06-28T12:00:00+01:00

USA: Wabtec Corp has announced the largest order to date under its certified pre-owned locomotives programme, with 69 locos to be delivered by December.

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