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.
Brazil: An agreement has been signed between US locomotive manufacturer Wabtec and local mining company Vale.