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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

California high-speed rail signs consortium deal

03.08.2026

California High-Speed Rail Train Contract Still TBD

Turkish-built EMUs begin Uzunköprü–Halkalı service with 324-passenger capacity, wheelchair spaces and speeds up to 160 km/h.

02.08.2026

Turkish-built EMUs enter service on Edirne–Istanbul route

India will soon begin supplying locomotives to Guinea — the DLF plant, jointly operated by Wabtec and Indian Railways, will manufacture a total of 150 locomotives for the Transguinean Railway Project.

20.06.2025

Wabtec Will Deliver 150 Indian Locomotives to Guinea

India will soon begin supplying locomotives to Guinea — the DLF plant, jointly operated by Wabtec and Indian Railways, will manufacture a total of 150 locomotives for the Transguinean Railway Project.
Wabtec has unveiled the first locomotive for the Simandou railway in Guinea, marking a major step toward advancing Africa’s largest mining infrastructure project and enhancing cross-border mineral exports

27.05.2025

Wabtec Unveils First ES43ACi Locomotive for Guinea Railway

Wabtec has unveiled the first locomotive for the Simandou railway in Guinea, marking a major step toward advancing Africa’s largest mining infrastructure project and enhancing cross-border mineral exports.
TransNamib has canceled the contract to purchase 23 Wabtec locomotives due to a lack of transparency and is launching a new tender involving multiple suppliers.

26.05.2025

TransNamib Revises Wabtec Locomotive Procurement Plans

TransNamib has canceled the contract to purchase 23 Wabtec locomotives due to a lack of transparency and is launching a new tender involving multiple suppliers.
South Africa’s High Court has invalidated the 2014 locomotive contract between Transnet and Wabtec South Africa Technologies. The $428.7 million deal covered the purchase of 233 diesel locomotives.

02.05.2025

South African Court Invalidates Wabtec Locomotive Contract

South Africa’s High Court has invalidated the 2014 locomotive contract between Transnet and Wabtec South Africa Technologies.
Wabtec will deliver 50 Evolution Wabtec Locomotives to Brazil for Vale. Production starts in Contagem, with shipments beginning in 2026

31.03.2025

Evolution Wabtec Locomotives Conquer Brazil’s Market

Wabtec will deliver 50 Evolution Wabtec Locomotives to Brazil for Vale. Production starts in Contagem, with shipments beginning in 2026.
Wabtec, a top American firm, finalized the Wabtec Dellner acquisition for $960 million. The deal awaits regulatory approval soon

19.03.2025

Wabtec Dellner Acquisition Boosts Rail Coupling Market

Wabtec, a top American firm, finalized the Wabtec Dellner acquisition for $960 million. The deal awaits regulatory approval soon.
Wabtec proudly secures RailPulse certification for its telematics platform today. The company’s sensors collect vital data, enhancing efficiency and safety.

08.03.2025

Wabtec Secures RailPulse Certification for Telematics

Wabtec Earns RailPulse Certification as Telematics Vendor. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Wabtec showcased the Maverick traction module prototype in central Pittsburgh. Company experts have tested this innovation on enterprise tracks for a year.

04.03.2025

Wabtec Unveils Maverick Traction Module Prototype in Pittsburgh

Wabtec showcased the Maverick traction module prototype in central Pittsburgh. Company experts have tested this innovation on enterprise tracks for a year.
Wabtec Leads Freight Rail Innovation with AI.

24.02.2025

Wabtec Transforms Freight Rail with AI and Autonomous Technology

Wabtec Leads Freight Rail Innovation with AI. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The value of Greenbrier orders for the quarter reached 670 million dollars

19.02.2025

Greenbrier and Wabtec to Supply Rolling Stock for COFCO Agribusiness

Greenbrier and Wabtec have signed a contract to supply railcars and locomotives to the COFCO agribusiness. The deal includes 979 railcars and 23 locomotives, ensuring transportation in Brazil.
Wabtec may shut down its Doncaster facility in the UK, leaving hundreds of employees uncertain about their future. The company has started staff consultations to determine possible alternatives, including relocation.

07.02.2025

Wabtec Faces Possible Doncaster Closure in the UK, Putting Hundreds of Jobs at Risk

Wabtec may shut down its Doncaster facility in the UK, leaving hundreds of employees uncertain about their future. The company has started staff consultations to determine possible alternatives, including relocation.

29.01.2025

Wabtec Secures $248 Million Locomotive Deal for Guinea’s Simandou Project

Wabtec has secured a $248 million contract for Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives and services, strengthening Guinea’s iron ore transportation network.