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MRS to Purchase 50 ES44ACi Locomotives from Wabtec in $252M Deal

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What happened

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Brazilian freight rail company MRS Logística announced an agreement valued at $252 million (R$1.3 billion) to purchase 50 new ES44ACi locomotives from Wabtec. The contract includes parts and maintenance services and will be fulfilled in stages through 2032. The locomotives are slated to be built at Wabtec’s plant in Brazil.

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Why it matters

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The contract validates the ES44ACi product line and provides a significant revenue stream for Wabtec. The investment reflects MRS’s plan to renew its fleet and meet the growing demands of the Brazilian economy.

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Who's involved

  • WabtecManufacturer of the ES44ACi locomotives under contract with MRS Logística

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • WabtecSpeculative

    Wabtec could see its revenue increase through the successful execution of the multi-year order.

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