08/26/2026
Wabtec Corporation is pleased to announce an expanded program with Norfolk Southern to modernize 33 DC-traction locomotives for the railroad.
Wabtec will modernize the locomotives with AC traction motors, upgraded control systems, and advanced digital technologies, converting the units into . The upgraded locomotives will deliver higher productivity with lower lifecycle maintenance requirements. The modernization package will also enhance locomotive diagnostics and maintenance planning, helping improve fleet reliability.
“This new modernization program underscores the strength of our longstanding partnership with Norfolk Southern and our shared focus on delivering operational value,” said Sameer Gaur, President of Wabtec’s Freight Services. “By combining innovative technology, engineering excellence, and deep service expertise, we're helping our customer maximize the value of their assets while positioning their fleet for the future.”
Read the press release: https://www.wabteccorp.com/newsroom/press-releases/norfolk-southern-and-wabtec-expand-locomotive-modernization-program
ATLANTA and PITTSBURGH, Aug. 26, 2026 — Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) today announced an expanded program to modernize 33 DC-traction Evolution Series locomotives for the railroad. As part of Norfolk Southern's fleet modernization strategy, the initiat...