California Expanding Fleet of Hydrogen Passenger Trains
The California Department of Transportation announced on Feb. 14 a $127 million agreement with Stadler Rail AG to expand its fleet of zero-emission, hydrogen-powered passenger trains.
February 14, 2024Wabtec Denies Charges of Anticompetitive Behavior
Progress Rail has accused Wabtec Corp. of violating antitrust laws and contractual agreements after acquiring GE Transportation in 2019.
September 12, 2023Locomotive Manufacturer, Union Agree to End Two-Month Strike
Wabtec and its striking union workers have reached a tentative agreement that could end a two-month strike that saw about 1,400 people walk off the job at its Pennsylvania plant.
August 31, 2023California Passes First-in-Nation Locomotive Emission Rule
California’s Air Resources Board voted April 27 to approve a rule that would ban the use of locomotive engines more than 23 years old by 2030 and increase the use of zero-emission tech at ports and railyards.
April 27, 2023EPA to Consider Tougher Locomotives Emissions Rules
The Environmental Protection Agency said Nov. 9 it will consider adopting stricter rules on locomotive emissions in response to concerns raised by California regulators.
November 10, 2022GM, Wabtec Agree to Make Electric and Hydrogen-Powered Trains
General Motors Co. and Wabtec Corp. have signed a nonbinding agreement to build locomotive engines using the automaker’s Ultium electric battery and its Hydrotec hydrogen fuel-cell system, the companies said June 15.
June 15, 2021Shortage of Freight Rail Locomotives Seen on Emissions Rules, Production Cutbacks
A shortage of locomotives to power intermodal and other rail freight is looming because of restrictions on future production and current constraints stemming from carrier delays, industry experts said.
December 15, 2014