Honorable Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi Flags Off Wabtec’s First Export Locomotive Delivery from Marhowra

MARHOWRA, India June 20, 2025 —Honorable Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi flagged off the first export locomotives for delivery from Wabtec Locomotive Private Limited’s Marhowra plant, a joint venture between Indian Railways and Wabtec (NYSE: WAB). The delivery marks a significant step under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. 

“We are very pleased to have the Honorable Prime Minister flagging off the first export locomotives. It gives us the confidence that the Government of India, the Government of Bihar, and the Indian Railways are committed to the long-term growth and sustainability of our locomotive project for regional, social, and economic development,” said Sujatha Narayan, Senior Vice President and Wabtec India Region Leader.

The Marhowra plant is supplying Evolution Series ES43ACi locomotives to Guinea. They are part of a 2024 order from Rio Tinto SimFer, a joint venture among the Government of the Republic of Guinea, Rio Tinto, and Chalco Iron Ore Holdings. Wabtec’s ES43ACi locomotives are equipped with 4,500HP Evolution Series diesel engines, designed and manufactured in the United States. The locomotives provide best-in-class fuel efficiency, and proven performance in high-temperature environments. The locomotives will support TransGuinéen Railway 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. 

“These locomotives symbolize the success of our evolving public-private partnership, which started in 2015,” said Narayan. “We have come together as global teams across government entities and private companies to realize this milestone in the journey of the Marhowra plant. These locomotives will efficiently facilitate the export of critical minerals and help drive Guinea’s economic development.”

The Marhowra plant is a state-of-art manufacturing facility that started operations in 2018. It leverages global lean manufacturing processes and has ramped up its capacity to deliver 170 locomotives per year, which includes 100 locomotives to Indian Railways. The plant also set a new benchmark in having a diverse and talented workforce from Bihar and Jharkhand.

Additionally, Wabtec’s outreach programs in and around the Marhowra factory have provided vocational training and educational equity enabling community development in the region.  The programs have prepared and supported over 600 female entrepreneurs.  It also trained engineers from the local polytechnic with smart welding skills needed to secure employment.

About Wabtec
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 sustainable rail system in the U.S. and worldwide. Visit Wabtec’s website at: https://www.wabteccorp.com/