Wabtec Set To Close Plant in Wilmerding, Pa.
WILMERDING, Pa. — The Pittsburg Post-Gazette has reported that Wabtec Corp. will lay off 94 workers in the first quarter of 2024 with the closure of it’s Wilmerding plant, which is set
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Wabtec to acquire Trimble’s Beena Vision business to extend its digital rail inspection portfolio
Beena Vision, a longtime provider of wayside inspection equipment, has been acquired by Wabtec.
Wabtec, CP supporting Ukraine relief efforts
The horrors of war befalling Ukraine during the past two weeks have dominated nearly every news outlet in the world.
Wabtec acquires MASU’s railway friction business
Wabtec Corporation announced it recently acquired the railway friction business from MASU, a leading manufacturer of friction products across the automotive and rail industry.
Wabtec acquires Nordco
Wabtec Corporation announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Nordco from Greenbriar Equity Group LP.
Wabtec going underground
Wabtec Corporation secured an order to supply Siemens Mobility with several products for the London Underground’s Piccadilly Upgrade Program.
BNSF and Wabtec commence battery-electric locomotive pilot test in California
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) and Wabtec’s (NYSE: WAB) exploration of the future potential of battery-electric locomotives crosses another significant milestone this week as they begin testing the technology in revenue service between
Wabtec and RATP partner to test innovative ‘Green Friction’ braking solutions
Wabtec and RATP, a Paris region operator as well a major international public transport operator, announced this week a partnership to test Wabtec’s innovative Green Friction braking solution. The test will study
Wabtec piloting “Smart Windows” on China’s Shenzhen Metro Line
Windows are made for viewing outside of the building or vehicle you’re in, but Wabtec is working with Shenzhen Metro Company and CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Co., Ltd. to test what it calls
Wabtec delivers the first Operail locomotives
While RT&S doesn’t typically cover locomotives because they are not “below the rail,” we occasionally report on topics and news from key suppliers in the industry. Wabtec spokesperson Tim Bader announced that
Wabtec to implement PTC system for Virgin Trains USA
Wabtec secures agreements worth $120M to implement signaling and train control systems for Virgin Trains USA. The project is a unique high-speed signaling and train control application for the North America market.
Wabtec launches BlueFilter to provide clean air for transit rail passengers
Wabtec Corporation launched an air-filtration innovation, called BlueFilter, to provide a clean, healthy environment for passengers on metro and trains. The TÜV-tested filter continuously provides fresh and clean air onboard metro and
WABTEC and TRONIX3D partner to provide PPE for local health system
Wabtec Corporation and Tronix3D are partnering to provide much needed personal protective equipment (PPE) for Excela Health, a leading health system provider of advanced medical care in Pennsylvania. The partnership is leveraging
Iowa locomotive builder purchased by Wabtec
Coming just shy of a year since it purchased GE Transportation in, Freightwaves reports that Wabtec has just purchased RELCO locomotives. This company builds, repairs, and remanufactures locomotives, and is based in Iowa.
ASLRRA, Wabtec offer cloud PTC solution
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) has entered into an agreement with Wabtec Railway Electronics, Inc. to provide Positive Train Control (PTC) support to its members via the Wabtec Cloud