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Traxtion locomotives arrive at Port of Durban before refurbishment in Pretoria and planned commercial service from March 2027.

03.08.2026

Eight Traxtion Locomotives Arrive at Port of Durban

SOUTH AFRICA: Eight Wabtec C28 locomotives have reached the Port of Durban from New Zealand, opening Traxtion’s four-shipment programme to rebuild and deploy 46 units for freight service.
Wabtec Rail shunting locomotive with passenger coaches at Doncaster Works

23.07.2026

Wabtec Raises 2026 Guidance as Q2 Sales Reach $3.18 Billion

Wabtec raised its 2026 guidance after second-quarter sales climbed 17. 5% to $3.
Vale iron ore train on the Vitória a Minas Railway beside BR-381 in Timóteo, Brazil

18.07.2026

Vale Wabtec PTC Agreement Covers Two Brazilian Railways

The new Vale Wabtec PTC agreement will bring I-ETMS train protection to Brazil’s EFC and EFVM networks under a R$1 billion phased program running through 2031.
Union Pacific No. 4547 pulling Artemis III booster motor segments by rail

08.07.2026

Union Pacific No. 4547 Hauls Artemis III Rocket Parts

Union Pacific No. 4547 has entered freight service, with its first assignment carrying rocket motor components for NASA’s Artemis III lunar exploration program.
Wabtec pantograph contracts India for 680+ systems

14.03.2026

Wabtec pantograph contracts India for rail fleets

Wabtec pantograph contracts India cover more than 680 pantograph systems for major metro and commuter rail projects. The equipment will be used for Chennai Metro Phase-2, Mumbai Metro Lines 4, 5, and 6, and Indian Railways’ MEMU and Vande Bharat Sleeper programs.
Progress Rail Wabtec settlement: antitrust case closed

27.02.2026

Progress Rail Wabtec settlement: antitrust case settled

Progress Rail Wabtec settlement was announced on Feb. 26, 2026.

05.02.2026

Wabtec modernisation agreement to rebuild Union Pacific AC4400s

Union Pacific has signed the Wabtec modernisation agreement to upgrade its AC4400 locomotives under a $1. 2 billion contract, as outlined by Union Pacific.
CN and CPKC to haul Jansen potash for BHP

23.01.2026

CPKC locomotive fleet renewal: US$800m US-made Tier 4 buys

CPKC locomotive fleet renewal is moving ahead under a multi-year plan that commits more than US$800 million to American manufacturing, as outlined in a CPKC statement.
MTA R255 hybrid locomotives: $386m Wabtec order

08.01.2026

MTA R255 hybrid locomotives: Wabtec wins $386m follow-on deal

MTA R255 hybrid locomotives are the focus of a $386 million follow-on order awarded to Wabtec Corp. , covering additional R255 hybrid battery-diesel work locomotives plus spare parts, as reported by Progressive Railroading.
Wabtec and UGL delivered the first Evolution locomotive for Pacific National

02.12.2025

Wabtec Frauscher acquisition boosts digital rail signaling

The Wabtec Frauscher acquisition strengthens the group’s Digital Intelligence business by bringing Frauscher Sensor Technology Group GmbH (“Frauscher”) into Wabtec Corporation’s portfolio.
Wabtec supports KTZ modernization and staff training

07.11.2025

Wabtec powers $1.6 billion KTZ deal and locomotive upgrade

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Wabtec to provide financial support of $1.
Wabtec Expands Operations and Innovation Across Brazil

06.11.2025

Wabtec Expands in Brazil with Major Investment and New Jobs

Wabtec is investing $3. 5 million as part of its expansion plans and development of its operations in Brazil, including job creation, opening a Global Engineering Center, and improving its locomotive manufacturing capacity.