Progress Rail News

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is a leading integrated provider of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry. The company offers a comprehensive range of products and services, including EMDÂ® locomotives, engines, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signaling systems, rail welding, and KershawÂ® Maintenance-of-Way equipment. Additionally, Progress Rail provides locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support, and recycling operations, ensuring sustainable solutions for its clients. With a global presence, Progress Rail is committed to delivering innovative technologies and reliable services that enhance the efficiency and safety of rail operations worldwide.

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09 APR '26

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Tier 4 Locomotives Advance Freight Rail Efficiency

Progress Rail supplies SD70ACe-Tier 4 locomotives to Lake State Railway, supporting fleet modernisation, emissions reduction, and data-driven maintenance in freight operations.

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20 MAR '26

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Locomotive Modernization Improves Efficiency and Haulage Capacity

Progress Rail upgrades Norfolk Southern SD70M-2 fleet to AC traction SD70ICC units, enhancing performance, fuel efficiency, and lifecycle reliability.

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25 SEP '24

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Progress Rail Signs Contract with Network Rail to Supply Switches and Crossings in the UK

Progress Rail has signed a five-year contract with Network Rail to supply switches and crossings (S&C) and associated components.

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08 APR '24

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CN PURCHASES EMD MAINLINE HYBRID LOCOMOTIVE FROM PROGRESS RAIL

The EMD will be tested to understand the potential impact and opportunity related to retrofitting a larger portion of the Company’s fleet.

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16 FEB '24

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PT KAI PROCURES 54 EMD^® LOCOMOTIVES FOR FREIGHT TRANSPORT IN INDONESIA FROM PROGRESS RAIL

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, has signed a contract with PT Kereta Indonesia (PT KAI) for 54 EMD^® GT38AC freight locomotives for transportation in South Sumatra, Indonesia, expanding the public railway’s existing fleet.

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10 OCT '23

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Rumo invests in hybrid locomotives from Progress Rail, reducing environmental impact of freight operations

Hybrid locomotives developed by Progress Rail utilize battery energy storage, contributing to a potential reduction in fuel consumption of up to 45%.

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27 SEP '22

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Progress Rail to Supply BNSF with Zero Exhaust Emission Locomotives to Demonstrate in Southern California

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, is supplying up to four EMD^® Joule battery electric locomotives to BNSF Railway (BNSF). Supported in part by grant funding, the locomotives would replace BNSF diesel units operating in Southern California, with charging systems for continuous operation.

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