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From electric trains delivering Western Australia iron ore to the next generation of zero-emissions mining trucks, Wabtec Corp. is committed to providing the decarbonizing electrification solutions that will allow the mining industry to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

In an Oct. 31st ceremony at its Erie, Pa., design and development center, Wabtec and launch customer Roy Hill marked the debut of the first production FLXdrive battery locomotive.

With an unparalleled portfolio of mining products and services, Mitch Tanzer, Global Commercial Director at Wabtec Digital Mine, speaks to APAC Outlook about how the company is revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations.

Wabtec’s CSR initiatives have always been about creating a positive impact. They’ve recognized that one of the most effective ways to shape the future is by investing in STEM education. In partnership with the India STEM Foundation (ISF), Wabtec has been actively involved in various STEM education programs. Their latest endeavor is set to make a significant difference by establishing the Robo Siksha Kendra (RSK) in two schools in Hosur, Tamil Nadu: Government Higher Secondary School, Zuzuvadi, Hosur, and R V Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Hosur.

Penn State has named transportation industry leader Wabtec Corporation as its 2023 Corporate Partner of the Year. The annual award celebrates corporate partners that have demonstrated exceptional commitment in the promotion and support of Penn State, have excellent track records of philanthropy and research and actively engage Penn State students and alumni in the workplace and the classroom.

As the railroad industry searches for ways to reduce and ultimately eliminate its greenhouse gas emissions, Wabtec sees hydrogen as the locomotive fuel of the future, whether it’s burned in internal combustion engines or used to power fuel cells.

Wabtec, a transportation solutions company, has joined E-ffiliates to drive new innovations for decarbonizing transportation technology.

Heavy industrial parts maker Wabtec Corporation on Thursday raised its full-year sales and earnings outlook on continued growth in its freight and transit segments.

Vale and Wabtec Corporation announced this Thursday (13) the purchase of three FLXdrive battery-powered locomotives and a partnership to study an ammonia engine as an alternative fuel to diesel. The expectation is to advance in the decarbonization of the mining company's railway operations .

Wabtec Corporation (Wabtec) announced July 10 that it has entered into a $190 million agreement with PT Imeco Inter Sarana (PT IMECO) to support PT Kereta Api Indonesia’s (PT KAI) 150 locomotive fleet.

WABTEC has been awarded a contract by Stadler to supply passenger information systems and a new design of pantograph for 246 CityLink tram-trains as part of the German Transport Association’s (VDV) tram-train procurement project led jointly by six German and Austrian operators. The contract is for 10 years and includes an option to supply the equipment for another 258 vehicles.

Covid-19 exposed clear weaknesses in the global supply chain, but thanks to AI the future is looking much smoother.

PERTH, Australia — Australian agricultural cooperative CBH Group will purchase 17 narrow gauge locomotives from Wabtec, CBH has announced. Wabtec will build 17 dual-cab, diesel-electric CM20ACi locomotives, with the first group of five set for delivery in the March quarter of 2026 and the remainder in the following quarter.

Wabtec on June 27 reported that it will deliver 69 “certified pre-owned” locomotives this year to six of Genesee & Wyoming Inc.’s U.S. subsidiaries in a deal that includes an extended warranty.

Wabtec Digital Mine says it is setting a new global industry benchmark for workplace safety with the launch of its latest Generation 3 Collision Avoidance System (CAS). It says the new system will enhance safety and productivity, as well as provide a new level of performance with a rules and intelligence capability.