Pictured: Wabtec's Lokomotiv Kurastyru Zauyty (LKZ) plant in Astana, Kazakhstan, which will handle final assembly of the 300 newly ordered Evolution Series locomotives for Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), the national railway of Kazakhstan. (Photograph Courtesy of Wabtec)

Wabtec Lands $4.2B Kazakhstan Locomotive Contract

Wabtec Corporation will provide 300 Evolution Series locomotives and Services agreements for roughly 15 years under a $4.2 billion order from Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), the national railway of Kazakhstan. It marks the largest locomotive agreement in the manufacturer’s history, Wabtec reported Sept. 22.

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Driving the Future of Rail: A Conversation With Wabtec’s Eric Gebhardt

At a June 2025 U.S. House Subcommittee hearing on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, Wabtec Corporation’s Executive Vice President and CTO Eric Gebhardt testified on behalf of RSI. His testimony highlighted the transformative

“It’s almost kickoff time in Pittsburgh! 🏈 As the Steelers gear up for another hard-hitting National Football League (NFL) season, we’re thrilled to announce a winning partnership: Wabtec Corporation is now a Proud Partner of the Pittsburgh Steelers! Two legendary #Pittsburgh teams joining forces to drive innovation, empower the next generation, and champion our city’s relentless spirit,” Wabtec reported via social media on Sept. 4. (Image Courtesy of Wabtec)

Supply Side: KBS, NARS/ZA, Wabtec

Knorr-Bremse North American subsidiary KB Signaling Inc. (KBS) achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification. Also, North American Rail Solutions (NARS) combines with ZA Construction (ZA); and Wabtec Corporation teams with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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For Wabtec, ‘Another Strong Quarter’

Wabtec Corporation “delivered another strong quarter, highlighted by margin expansion and double-digit earnings per share growth,” President and CEO Rafael Santana said July 24 in a second-quarter 2025 financial report. He noted that

Wabtec in 2019 celebrated the delivery of 1,000th Evolution Series Tier 4 locomotive to CN.(Wabtec Photograph of a CN Tier 4 locomotive at its Fort Worth, Tex., plant in July 2016.)

Watch: Wabtec’s Evolution Series Tier 4 Marks a Milestone

July marks the 10th anniversary of Wabtec Corporation’s Evolution Series Tier 4—one of the most modern diesel locomotives serving North America and the first freight locomotive to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Tier 4 emission standards.

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Wabtec Acquires Evident’s Inspection Technologies Division

Pittsburgh, Pa.-based Wabtec Corporation on Jan. 14 announced a definitive agreement to acquire Evident’s Inspection Technologies division (Inspection Technologies) for $1.78 billion. The purchase was finalized July 1. Inspection Technologies, headquartered near Boston,

The new ES43ACi features blue and turquoise-colored livery of La Compagnie de TransGuinéen, the joint venture company that will operate the Simandou Railway. (Wabtec Photograph)

First Look: Wabtec ES43ACi for Guinea Iron-Ore Project (UPDATED 6/23)

The first Evolution Series ES43ACi locomotive for TransGuinéen Railway was unveiled May 26 by Wabtec Corporation and Rio Tinto SimFer, a joint venture (JV) of the government of the Republic of Guinea in West Africa, Rio Tinto, and Chalco Iron Ore Holdings. On June 20, India Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi flagged off the first units for delivery from Wabtec Locomotive Private Limited’s Marhowra plant, an Indian Railways-Wabtec JV.

CPKC has received the first five of 100 new Tier 4 4 ET44AC locomotives from the Wabtec plant in Fort Worth, Texas (pictured). (Screen Grab from CPKC video)

Class I Briefs: CPKC, BNSF, CSX

The newest additions to Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s (CPKC) locomotive fleet arrive from Fort Worth, Texas. Also, BNSF reports its “best May ever” for dwell; and CSX recognizes West Virginia employees for their contributions.

John Orr, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Norfolk Southern (NS Photograph)

Railway Age 2025 Readers’ Influential Leaders

Railway Age is pleased to present the sixth-annual “Readers’ Influential Leaders” program honorees.

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Wabtec: ‘Strong’ 1Q25 Results, Full-Year EPS Guidance Increase

Wabtec Corporation “started the year strong, delivering over 20% in earnings per share growth and highlighting the continued business momentum across both the Freight and Transit segments,” President and CEO Rafael Santana

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