Wabtec said it has finalized a long-term Material and Technical Support Agreement with South Africa’s Transnet Engineering to support its Class D43 and D44 locomotives.
The deal, valued at approximately $390 million, is expected to enhance the availability and reliability of the railroad’s locomotive fleet.
Wabtec will provide Transnet Engineering with components, technical expertise and predictive maintenance capabilities, including its Expert-on-Alert digital condition monitoring platform, to support Transnet’s D43 and D44 fleets. These solutions will help improve locomotive performance, accelerate maintenance turnaround times, and strengthen fleet lifecycle management.
Wabtec and Transnet Engineering’s working relationship will extend beyond maintenance support to include technical collaboration, knowledge transfer, and localization initiatives. Officials said these efforts will help develop rail industry skills, strengthen local capabilities, and support the long-term growth of South Africa’s rail sector.
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