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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.

Andrew Tunnicliffe talks with SAPHI Engineering’s Liam Manning and Wabtec Digital Mine’s Mitch Tanzer about the impact of AI on collision avoidance systems used in the mining industry.

Wabtec Corp. has gained approval to become a certified telematics vendor for RailPulse, the manufacturer has announced. The RailPulse coalition of railroads, railcar builders and leasing firms, and related parties is developing industry-wide standards for real-time railcar location tracking and data regarding car condition — such as whether doors or hatches are open or closed — and mechanical health.

Wabtec's advanced technology team is showing off new potential technology for the rail industry in downtown Pittsburgh. The team is giving a glimpse of some potential high-tech, forward-looking technology in the rail industry. The main goal is to see if the technology is of merit to Wabtec's customers.

Wabtec is developing the first effective underground collision avoidance system (CAS) to address the unique safety challenges of underground mining, such as limited visibility and complex interactions. This new system, set to release later this year, builds on their successful surface CAS and 20 years of commitment to mining safety.

Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer francais (SNCF) Voyageurs, the French national railway company, has placed an order with Wabtec for the provision of KinetiX Inspection Technologies. This move aims to bolster the safety and reliability of its rail operations.

Wabtec has received a $248 million order for Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives and services from Winning Consortium Simandou to support rail operations at its high-grade iron ore project, located in the east of Guinea.

Heavy industrial parts maker Wabtec Corp said on Tuesday it has agreed to buy Evident's inspection technologies division for $1.78 billion.

Wabtec’s R255 hybrid locomotive has been approved by New York’s MTA for full use in subway maintenance.