MRS Logística has signed an approximately US$254 million (R$1.3 billion) Wabtec deal for locomotives, parts and maintenance, with investment phased through 2032, following its 2024 order for 30 Wabtec locomotives.
USA: Norfolk Southern locomotive modernization is expanding to 33 Evolution Series units, converting ES44DC locomotives from DC to AC traction under a Wabtec program announced in August 2026.
AUSTRALIA: The CBH rail fleet has entered its biggest expansion yet, putting new locomotives into service as Western Australia seeks control of the tracks beneath them.
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 raised its 2026 guidance after second-quarter sales climbed 17.5% to $3.18 billion, with growth across freight and transit and stronger cash generation during the period.
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 has entered freight service, with its first assignment carrying rocket motor components for NASA’s Artemis III lunar exploration program.
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. It will support reliable and efficient operations across the country’s expanding electrified rail network.
Progress Rail Wabtec settlement was announced on Feb. 26, 2026. Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, and Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) said they have reached an agreement in Progress Rail v. Wabtec, according to a Wabtec newsroom statement.
Union Pacific has signed the Wabtec modernisation agreement to upgrade its AC4400 locomotives under a $1.2 billion contract, as outlined by Union Pacific.
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 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.
