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Progress Rail has signed three contracts with ENR for the modernization of 100 AA22T locomotives, technical support, and parts supply over a period of 15 years

17.04.2025

Progress Rail Modernizes 100 Locomotives in Egypt

Progress Rail has signed three contracts with ENR for the modernization of 100 AA22T locomotives, technical support, and parts supply over a period of 15 years.
Egypt has signed a $235 million deal with Progress Rail (PRL) to modernize 100 locomotives, including supplying spare parts and providing technical support for 15 years

12.04.2025

Egypt Signs $235 Million Deal with PRL to Modernize Locomotives

Egypt has signed a $235 million deal with Progress Rail (PRL) to modernize 100 locomotives, including supplying spare parts and providing technical support for 15 years.
EffiShunter 1000

31.01.2025

CZ Loko to Modernize Shunting Locomotives for CD Cargo by 2027

Czech manufacturer CZ Loko has begun upgrading up to 50 shunting locomotives for freight operator CD Cargo. These locomotives, built between 1977 and 1986, will receive advanced components and significant technical improvements.
TasRail’s Locomotive Overhaul Drives Rail Modernization and Efficiency in Tasmania.

26.01.2025

TasRail’s Locomotive Overhaul Drives Rail Modernization and Efficiency in Tasmania

TasRail’s Locomotive Overhaul Drives Rail Modernization and Efficiency in Tasmania. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
CZ Loko has completed the modernization of the first EffiShunter 1600 locomotive for Slovak company BTS.

22.01.2025

CZ Loko Completes Modernization of Locomotives for Slovak Company BTS

CZ Loko has completed the modernization of the first EffiShunter 1600 locomotive for Slovak company BTS. The second locomotive is planned for completion in the first quarter of 2025.
Progress Rail

05.12.2024

Progress Rail Completes Comprehensive Locomotive Modernization for Metra

Progress Rail has completed the comprehensive modernization of fifteen locomotives for Chicago-based operator Metra under a 2019 contract.
Hybrid Locomotives

25.11.2024

Hybrid Locomotives: A New Step in Railway Technology

American corporation Norfolk Southern has partnered with Alstom to modernize aging locomotives effectively. Hybrid locomotives, powered by batteries, represent a significant innovation in the transportation industry.
Locomotive to Hybrid Traction

18.11.2024

Locomotive to Hybrid Traction: A Milestone for Tata Steel and Bemo Rail

Tata Steel introduced a locomotive to hybrid traction at its steel plant in Velsen-Noord, Netherlands. This modernization enhances sustainability in industrial transport and marks a breakthrough in eco-friendly production.
locomotive maintenance centers

11.11.2024

Alstom’s New Locomotive Maintenance Centers in Kazakhstan: Boosting Regional Infrastructure

The French company Alstom is constructing four locomotive maintenance centers in Kazakhstan. This project, valued at €50 million ($54.
new fleet of DM-class locomotives

07.11.2024

New Fleet of DM-Class Locomotives: KiwiRail’s Step Toward Sustainability and Efficiency

KiwiRail has introduced a new fleet of DM-class locomotives in Christchurch, marking a significant modernization step for increased freight efficiency and reduced emissions across New Zealand.
Innovations in Locomotive Repair

24.10.2024

Innovations in Locomotive Repair: Interview with Dmitry Chuprina, Director of “GROUP DIESEL” LTD

Rail transport plays a key role in the economy, ensuring the transportation of goods and passengers over long distances. The reliability and efficiency of locomotives and diesel locomotives directly depend on quality maintenance and timely repairs.
Indian Railways

22.10.2024

Indian Railways unveils upgraded WAP-5 locomotives for the Amrit Bharat train fleet

Indian Railways unveiled upgraded WAP-5 locomotives, modernized at Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, for the Amrit Bharat train fleet.