Norfolk Southern taps Wabtec to upgrade 33 locomotives in modernization expansion
WAB•What the upgrades include and timeline
The work converts DC-traction locomotives to AC traction, upgrading control systems and adding digital diagnostics.
The first upgraded unit shipped this month, and the remaining deliveries are scheduled through 2027.
Expanded locomotive modernization order
Norfolk Southern has tapped Wabtec for an expanded locomotive modernization order covering 33 Evolution Series ES44DC units.
The program extends a partnership that has delivered more than 1,000 DC-to-AC conversions since 2015.
