VALE EFVM

October 21, 2025
Locomotives

Wabtec, Vale Partner to Test Ethanol Use in Locomotives

Wabtec and Vale, a global mining company, have announced a partnership to study a dual-fuel engine capable of running on both diesel and a diesel-ethanol blend. The studies will initially be conducted

“We’re thrilled to announce the successful installation of our Autonomous Track Geometry Measurement System (ATGMS) for Vale EFVM. Locomotive 1256 entered service on November 11 and is already making a significant impact!” ENSCO Rail reported via LinkedIn earlier this month. (Photograph Courtesy of ENSCO Rail)

November 25, 2024
M/W

Brazilian Mining Railroad Running ENSCO’s ATGMS

Mining railroad VALE EFVM (Estrada de Ferro Vitória a Minas) in Brazil has equipped locomotive No. 1256 with ENSCO Rail’s Autonomous Track Geometry Measurement System (ATGMS), according to the supplier. The system