Wabtec will supply a fleet of Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives to the SimFer joint venture for the Simandou high-grade iron ore project in Guinea. Pictured: A model of the unit, courtesy of Wabtec.

Wabtec Lands $277MM Order for Guinea Iron-Ore Project

Wabtec Corporation on July 30 reported receiving a $277 million order for Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives from SimFer, a joint venture among the government of the Republic of Guinea, Rio Tinto, and Chalco Iron Ore Holdings.

Wabtec's new Gooty Maintenance Shed in Andhra Pradesh, India is said to expand its locomotive service capabilities in the southern part of the country and to mark a new service model in India by leveraging existing Indian Railways infrastructure and staff. (Screenshot of Wabtec Video)

Wabtec Expands Locomotive Operations in India

Wabtec Corporation and Indian Railways on July 25 celebrated the launch of locomotive service operations at the Gooty Maintenance Shed in southern India’s Andhra Pradesh. The shed complements the manufacturer’s existing locomotive

According to Rail Vision, its Shunting Yard System “automatically detects and classifies objects within a range of 200 meters [656 feet]—in any weather or light conditions.” (Image Courtesy of Rail Vision)

Supply Side: Rail Vision/Loram; Wabtec; Eco-Energy/Commtrex

Track maintenance equipment and services provider Loram takes delivery of Rail Vision Ltd.’s monitoring and obstacle detection system for yards. Also, Wabtec Corporation achieves ISO 27001 certification; and Eco-Energy, LLC partners with Commtrex to deliver outsourced logistics and fleet management services throughout North America.

According to Rail Vision, its ShuntingYard system “automatically detects and classifies objects within a range of 200 meters [218 yards]—in any weather or light conditions.” (Image Courtesy of Rail Vision)

Supply Side: RailVision, Wabtec

A U.S. Class I railroad has taken delivery of Rail Vision Ltd.’s monitoring and obstacle detection system for yards. Also, Wabtec Corporation’s Green Friction braking system will be deployed on RER A line trains operating in the Paris, France, metropolitan area.

“Wabtec has a proven history of providing integrated services designed to maximize reliability and availability of customers' locomotives at optimal operating costs,” said Danilo Miyasato, President and Regional Leader of Wabtec in Latin America, during the announcement of its 10-year master service agreement for Vale's Evolution Series locomotive fleet at Estrada de Ferro Carajás (EFC) railway in Brazil. “This contract reinforces our long-standing working relationship with Vale to drive sustainable and efficient growth of EFC's railway operations.” (Wabtec Photograph)

Wabtec Lands Another Vale Contract (UPDATED 6/10)

Global mining company Vale has signed a 10-year master service agreement valued at approximately $340 million (R$1.8 billion) with Wabtec Corporation “to increase the efficiency and operations” of the Evolution Series (EVO) locomotive

Wabtec Inaugurates New Manufacturing Campus in India

Wabtec Corporation (Wabtec) on May 20 inaugurated its new manufacturing campus in Rohtak, India, an investment of $18 million (Rs. 150 crore).

(Photo Collage Courtesy of Wabtec)
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Female Engineers on a Mission

Engineering is a profession that has traditionally been male dominated. In fact, men outnumber women in the global engineering workforce 86.3% to 13.7% (Source: Fictiv). But for innovation to thrive, it requires

People News: SEPTA, Wabtec

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) appoints Elisa Cunningham as Chief Technology Officer. Also, Wabtec Corporation elevates Kyra Yates to Vice President of Investor Relations.

Zoltan recently received a service award from his engineering colleagues at Wabtec for “Putting the brakes on a coupler career.”
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Watch: Wabtec Celebrates Zoltan’s 60 Years of ‘Magnificent’ Service

At age 87, Zoltan (Zoli) Kovacs is many things: a proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; an accomplished martial arts master and teacher; and a dedicated life-long learner, something he applied every day at Wabtec in his role as Regional Manager, Transit. But most of all, he’s a competitor—a fierce one at that!—who likes nothing more than translating his knowledge of rail applications into new Wabtec customers.

(Wabtec Photograph)

Wabtec: ‘Solid’ 4Q23, ‘Strong’ Order Pipeline (UPDATED 2/15)

“The Wabtec team delivered a strong finish to 2023 as evidenced by higher sales, margin expansion, increased earnings and improved cash flow,” President and CEO Rafael Santana said in a Feb. 14 earnings announcement. Sales were up 15.7% year-over-year, driven by Freight and Transit growth. TD Cowen offers updated insight on Feb. 15.

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