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Wabtec awarded US$248m contract for TransGuinéen Railway locomotives

Jan 29, 2025•over 1 year ago

Contract Type

contract

PittsburghManufacturingTransportation

Description

Wabtec has been awarded a US$248m contract by the mining company Winning Consortium Simandou to supply Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives for use on the TransGuinéen Railway in Guinea. The dual-cab diesel locos will be powered by a 4 500 hp Evolution Series engine, offering fuel efficiency and high performance in the hot and harsh environment. The 600 km railway will connect Port Morébaya to Forécariah, Kassa, Nialinko, and the Simandou region, enabling the exploitation of an untapped high-grade iron ore deposit. Wabtec plans to begin delivering the locomotives this year.

Company Information

Company

Wabtec

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

About

Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) is focused on creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. The company is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for the freight and transit rail industries, as well as the mining, marine and industrial markets. Wabtec has been a leader in the rail industry for over 150 years and has a vision to achieve a low- to zero-emission rail system in the U.S. and worldwide.

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