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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2011

MBTA unveils new commuter rail locomotive

The state-of-the-art diesel-electric locomotive, which burns less fuel and emits lower levels of nitrogen oxide and hydrocarbons, is one of two purchased from the Utah Transit Authority at a cost of $7 million.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2011

Bombardier receives Deutsche Bahn order

The order is valued at approximately $485 million. The double-deck coaches and locomotives are scheduled to enter service at the end of 2013.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2010

Bombardier to supply 36 German locomotives

Delivery of the first locomotives is planned for July 2011, with all of the vehicles planned to be in service by November 2013. The contract totals approximately $157 million.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2010

Siemens to build locomotives for Amtrak

Per the $466 million contract, Siemens will build 70 electric locomotives for Amtrak's Northeast and Keystone Corridor lines as part of Amtrak's landmark fleet rejuvenation.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2010

Alstom hybrid locomotives on course in Germany

Hybrid technology, which can be used in all heavy shunting services, reduces fuel consumption by approximately 50 percent and is aimed at a Europe-wide market of several thousands of locomotives that are obsolete. With a top output of 600 kW, the locomotive has only a small diesel generator of 250 kW and draws the additional power from batteries that are recharged by the generator.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2010

MBTA to spend $115M on new locomotives

Acquisition is a critical element in improving commuter rail performance and customer service. Fuel savings is one of several significant cost benefits the MBTA will realize with the addition of these new technology locomotives.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2010

Caterpillar unit to buy Electro-Motive Diesel

With 2009 revenues of $1.8 billion, company has the largest installed base of diesel-electric locomotives in the world and offers extensive range of locomotive products.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2009

Bombardier secures Italian locomotive contract

Worth approximately $383 million, the order supplies 100 E464 electric locomotives, with an option for an additional 50 locomotives.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2009

Alstom delivers first Prima II locomotive to Morocco

A total of 20 locomotives will be delivered between October 2009 and March 2010, and will begin commercial operation throughout the Moroccan network.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2009

Wabtec unit wins $44M Virginia rail contract

In addition to the 12 MPXpress commuter locomotives it has ordered, Virginia Railway Express has an option to acquire an additional eight locomotives, which would bring the total value of the order to more than $73 million.

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