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July 21, 2026 | Central/South America

Vale to introduce positive train control on Brazilian lines

Wabtec will deploy PTC on country’s two key passenger lines under $US 196m agreement.

June 16, 2026 | Freight

Argentina rail freight privatisation heats up

Grupo Mexico re-enters bidding for Belgrano Cargas concession after agreeing partnership with Wabtec.

May 21, 2026 | Freight

Chilean freight operator secures forestry contract

Transap will move timber for CMPC under a 12-year contract starting on August 1.

March 26, 2026 | North America

Mayan Train advances freight ambitions

Tests with Wabtec locomotives are underway.

February 27, 2026 | North America

Progress Rail and Wabtec settle lawsuit

Wabtec denied claims it was abusing its dominant position in the US locomotive market.

February 20, 2026 | Financial

Wabtec reports strong performance in 2025

Digital sales boosted by recent acquisitions including Frauscher Sensor Technology.

February 13, 2026 | Freight

CSX invests $US 670m in locomotive fleet

The US Class 1 is purchasing 100 new locomotives and upgrading 50 existing units.

February 13, 2026 | Financial

Wabtec completes Dellner acquisition

The deal was reported as being worth $US 960m when announced in March 2025.

February 5, 2026 | Fleet

UP agrees $US 1.2bn locomotive upgrade programme

The upgrades to AC4400 locomotives will deliver improved fuel efficiency, tractive effort and reliability.

January 8, 2026 | Metros

MTA orders more bi-mode locomotives

The deal for 45 R255 battery-diesel units with Wabtec is the option from a 2020 contract.

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