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Recent deals and tenders in the urban rail transport market.
USA: On 16 May, the Chinese manufacturer placed 142 out of 430 employees at its American facility on a two-month unpaid leave. However, US Customs and Border Protection released the components two days after the worker furloughs started.
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 technology is developed by the American freight operator in partnership with the Georgia Tech Research Institute.
USA: The two largest American locomotive manufacturers announced they have reached a settlement.
USA: The four-axle SWR18 with a rear cab has been delivered to the Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina.
USA: Cleveland-Cliffs officially announced the closure of its Steelton plant in January, although operations ceased in mid-2025.
USA: The holding has announced the completion of the deal begun in 2025 to buy Dellner Couplers.
USA: The Chinese manufacturer has announced that, from 16 March, it will place 161 out of 406 employees at its Springfield facility on two months' unpaid leave.