Wabtec wins Egyptian rail contract

Wabtec will supply 100 ES30ACi Evolution Series locomotives to the Egyptian National Railways (ENR).

The contracts also include a multi-year service agreement to maintain the fleet and supports ENR’s continued modernization effort by providing the latest, fuel-efficient locomotives needed for the growing demands on Egypt’s rail infrastructure. The locomotive supply contract is funded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

“This order underscores the commitment by the Ministry of Transportation and Egyptian National Railways to provide world-class passenger service,” said Gökhan Bayhan, Wabtec’s senior vice president for Russia/CIS, Europe, Middle East and North Africa. “These locomotives will provide the quality, performance and reliability needed to meet the needs of Egypt’s rail network. With this agreement, we will help Egyptian National Railways move passengers and products faster and more efficiently.”

The ES30ACi is a double-cab locomotive and is equipped with a 12-cylinder, 3300 hp Evolution Series engine, AC traction technology, individual axle control, and dynamic brakes.

Wabtec signed contracts with Egyptian National Railways (ENR) to supply 100 ES30ACi Evolution Series Locomotives, as well as a multi-year service agreement to maintain the fleet.

To celebrate the agreement, several dignitaries from the Ministry, ENR and Wabtec attended a signing ceremony including H.E. Kamal El Wazir, minister of Transport; Engineer Mostafa Abu El Makarem, ENR chairman; and Bayhan.

“We are thrilled to see this important deal, evidence of the close U.S.-Egypt economic partnership,” said Deputy Chief of Mission for the United States Embassy in Cairo Nicole Shampaine. “U.S. firms, like Wabtec, deliver value, efficiency, and reliability to Egypt as the country modernizes its rail system, and pursues its sustainable development strategy of ‘Vision 2030.’ We look forward to continued collaboration with the Ministry of Transport on future projects to modernize Egypt’s growing transportation sector.”

Wabtec has been a committed partner in Egypt for more than 40 years. With this deal, the company will have over 300 locomotives in ENR’s fleet. This agreement builds on our longstanding partnership with the Ministry of Transportation and ENR. The company will deliver the locomotives to ENR in 2023.