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The diesel 100 years later. From scrappy newcomer to industry standard, the story of diesel-electric locomotives starts with CNJ No. 1000.

Wabtec Corporation has announced the development of a new high-power automated charging system exceeding 50 MW, designed to support Molslinjen’s upcoming fleet of high-speed electric vessels operating between Århus and Sjælland, Denmark.

Vale and locomotive manufacturer Wabtec Corporation have announced a partnership to develop studies on a dual-fuel engine that can use both diesel and a mixture of diesel and ethanol. The studies will initially be conducted in the laboratory to validate the concept and evaluate performance, emissions reduction and the ethanol/diesel substitution rate. The studies and tests are expected to take place by 2027, for evaluation of future use in the Vitória-Minas Railway (EFVM) fleet, in south-eastern Brazil.

Wabtec has reached a significant milestone in railway innovation with the award of the highest level of the prestigious Deutsche Bahn AG (DB) Maturity Certificate for its ESP4C doors.

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 technologies reshaping America’s rail network, and how support from Congress is needed to continue RSI’s mission of advancing safety in the rail industry. We sat down with Gebhardt to dive deeper into the themes of his testimony and explore how Wabtec and RSI are working together to build a safer, smarter and more efficient rail system.

Wabtec Corporation has announced a strategic partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers, bringing together two of the city’s most recognisable institutions in a collaboration focused on innovation, performance, and community pride.

Marking 20 years of the Evolution Series and 10 years of Tier 4, Wabtec introduces the EVO Advantage with eTurbo technology, delivering up to 7% fuel savings and enhanced performance.

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.

In this episode, Ayna’s Parthesh Shastri speaks with Nalin Jain, Group President of Digital Intelligence at Wabtec Corporation, about the digital transformation sweeping the rail and mining industries.

As trolley assist technology comes to the forefront in mining once more, E&MJ asks what’s different and what’s next? By Carly Leonida, European Editor.

Wabtec Corporation and Rio Tinto SimFer, a joint venture among the Republic of Guinea, Rio Tinto, and Chalco Iron Ore Holdings (CIOH), unveiled the first locomotive for TransGuinéen Railway on May 26 at the facility. It is part of SimFer’s 2024 locomotive order to support the rail operations for the Simandou high-grade iron ore project, located in the Southeast of Guinea and is Africa’s largest mining and infrastructure development project.

Wabtec’s Advanced Technology Group (ATG), a behind-the-scenes team of Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, design, electrical, mechanical, cyber, and cloud experts, who work to accelerate the development of emerging technologies, displayed several new concepts at Railway Interchange 2025.

The MTA is beginning the process of replacing its older work trains with newer and more environmentally friendly ones. Only CBS News New York got the opportunity to ride the MTA's new battery-diesel work train.

March 18 (Reuters) - Wabtec (WAB.N), opens new tab said on Tuesday it has agreed to buy train coupler maker Dellner Couplers from private equity firm EQT (EQTAB.ST), opens new tab for $960 million in cash, as the heavy industrial parts maker looks to strengthen its passenger rail business. The deal, to be financed through cash on hand and short-term debt, is expected to boost Wabtec's high-margin recurring revenue and enhance its operational performance.

Wabtec's Generation 3 Collision Avoidance System (Gen 3 CAS) revolutionizes mine safety and productivity by addressing the complexities of interacting vehicles, environmental factors, and human error. Designed from the operator's perspective, Gen 3 CAS provides unparalleled safety and production confidence for mine managers and executives, while offering operators an exceptional experience with advanced technology. User feedback consistently rates Gen 3 CAS as 'best in class,' reflecting the pride of Wabtec's engineering and product teams.