Wabtec and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy have signed agreements worth $4.2 bln covering the new TE33AT locomotive, as the American manufacturer moves to counter CRRC's growing presence and strengthen its position on the 1,520 mm gauge network.
Contracts and deals in the locomotive markets.
Contracts and deals in the locomotive markets.
USA, Canada: Early 2026 has seen sharp revival in the regional traction fleet market. Leading freight operators Union Pacific, CSX, Norfolk Southern and CPKC have announced major contracts with Wabtec and Progress Rail for new builds and modernisation of existing locomotives.
USA: The two largest American locomotive manufacturers announced they have reached a settlement.
USA: The holding has announced the completion of the deal begun in 2025 to buy Dellner Couplers.
Canada. USA: Both manufacturers are to deliver 175 mainline diesel locomotives to the North American operators.
Australia: The rolling stock was built at the American manufacturer’s plant in Erie under the order of mining company BHP, based in the Pilbara region, back in 2022.
Recent deals, tenders and deliveries in the locomotive markets.