Union Pacific Signs $1.2 Billion Deal with Wabtec to Upgrade Locomotives
By Nicholas G. Miller
Union Pacific agreed to a $1.2 billion deal with rail technology supplier Wabtec to modernize the railroad's AC4400 locomotives.
The contract will add Wabtec hardware and digital innovations, extending each locomotive's useful life, improving standardization and allowing Union Pacific to use new control and diagnostics technologies.
The upgraded locomotives will deliver over 5% reduction in fuel consumption, a 14% increase in tractive effort-the pushing or pulling capability of the locomotive-and an 80% improvement in reliability, the companies said.
"By enhancing our proven locomotive platforms with advanced propulsion, controls and diagnostics, this program delivers substantial gains in performance, reliability and lifecycle value," said Wabtec Chief Executive Rafael Santana.
The upgrades will take place at Wabtec's U.S. facilities, with deliveries beginning in 2027.
"These redesigned locomotives will be just like new, providing the improved fuel efficiency and enhanced reliability that we need to grow with our customers and to win new business," said Union Pacific Chief Executive Jim Vena.
Write to Nicholas G. Miller at nicholas.miller@wsj.com.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
February 04, 2026 07:54 ET (12:54 GMT)
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