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Hafeet Rail partners with Progress Rail to supply modern freight fleet

25 February 2025 | By Global Railway Review, Hafeet Rail

The agreement between Hafeet Rail and Progress Rail supports the development of a safe and sustainable Omani-Emirati railway network, with locomotives specifically designed to withstand the region's unique climatic and geographical conditions.

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CN continues to advance decarbonisation efforts with EMD® Mainline Hybrid Locomotive from Progress Rail

8 April 2024 | By Emily Budgen

Canadian Railway (CN) have continued to advance their decarbonisation efforts with its new hybrid diesel-battery locomotive.

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Opportunities for environmental progress for U.S. rail freight

15 November 2022 | By Ian Jefferies

Ian Jefferies, President and CEO of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), details four areas that the U.S. rail freight industry needs to improve in order to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and lessen their overall environmental impact.

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MRS Logística’s locomotive decarbonisation plans

1 November 2022 | By José Geraldo Ferreira, Luis Deltregia, Mario Eiras Filho, Milton Brovini

MRS Logística is one of the most profitable railways in Brazil. Here, Luis Deltregia, José Geraldo Ferreira, Milton Brovini and Mario Eiras Filho from the rail freight operator explain how their commitment to sustainability is driving future plans to increase service, while lowering emissions.

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Global Railway Review at InnoTrans – Day three recap

22 September 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)

During the third day of InnoTrans 2022, the Global Railway Review team have been in Berlin to break the latest news.

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Etihad Rail sign four MoUs at InnoTrans 2022

22 September 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)

Etihad Rail has signed MoUs covering a variety of areas with Alstom, SNCF, Progress Rail, and Thales Group at InnoTrans 2022.

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Progress Rail and Norfolk Southern unite on latest Tier 4 locomotive

4 October 2021 | By Global Railway Review

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, and Norfolk Southern Corporation have collaborated on the first EMD GP34ECO (Tier 4) locomotive designed and built for yard and intermediate operations.

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State Railway of Thailand awards contract to ECM to supply ATP systems

31 August 2021 | By ECM S.p.A

State Railway of Thailand (SRT) awards ECM S.p.A. with a contract to administer their sustainable and high-tech Automatic Train Protection (ATP) systems to 70 locomotives.

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GB Railfreight and EMDL extend full-service provision arrangements

25 March 2021 | By Global Railway Review

The extension of the contract will result in the expansion of GBRf's fleet, the repair capacity at two of its depots and the number of field service engineers.

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Pacific Harbor Line and Progress Rail sign battery locomotive agreement

15 November 2020 | By Progress Rail

Progress Rail has reached an agreement with Pacific Harbor Line to supply its new EMD® Joule battery electric locomotive for a demonstration project operating in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California.

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Battery-powered switcher developed by Progress Rail in conjuction with Vale

28 July 2020 | By Progress Rail

Progress Rail has developed a new battery-powered switcher locomotive to be available globally, working in collaboration with its South American customer, Vale.

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Etihad Rail boosts its fleet size with order for 38 EMD locomotives

27 February 2020 | By Global Railway Review

The contract with Progress Rail will see Etihad Rail's fleet expand from seven locomotives to 45 for use on the UAE nationwide rail network.

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Bangladesh Railways and Progress Rail sign locomotive contract

5 February 2019 | By Global Railway Review

Progress Rail has signed a contract with Bangladesh Railways to supply 40 EMD GT42ACL broad gauge locomotives, equipped with the latest locomotive technology. These will be the first broad gauge locomotives the company has supplied to Bangladesh.

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