Bandung, Indonesia – Progress Rail, a Caterpillar
company, has signed a contract with PT Kereta Indonesia (PT KAI) for 36 new
EMD® GT38AC freight locomotives,
expanding the public railway operator’s existing GT
Series fleet.
The new
EMD® locomotives will go into service for PT KAI’s South Sumatra coal haulage
operations and join more than 50
other GT38AC locomotives already operating in this service since 2011. The EMD® GT38AC model was designed
specifically for Southeastern Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa environments. The locomotive features an 8-cylinder EMD® 710 engine and durable AC traction, along with a cab and car
body designed for improved visibility.
“We welcome the opportunity to once
again work with PT KAI, delivering another wave of our GT Series locomotives,
which have demonstrated strong performance, reliability and efficiency in
global service,” said Marty
Haycraft, President and CEO of Progress Rail. “We look forward to continuing to support PT KAI with our broad
solutions to help them achieve their operational goals.”
Progress Rail anticipates
delivery of the locomotives in late
2021.
About Progress Rail:
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar
company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling
stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for global rail customers.
Progress Rail delivers advanced EMD locomotives and engines, railcars,
trackwork, fasteners, signaling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way
equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services,
aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.
The company also offers advanced
rail technologies, including data acquisition and asset protection equipment.
Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise, together with the support of
Caterpillar, ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions for
the rail industry.
Progress Rail has a network of
nearly 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany,
Italy, Australia, China, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the
United Kingdom. For more information, visit progressrail.com and follow
@Progress_Rail on Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Progress Rail Contact:
Barbara Jansen, Marketing
Director +1-256-505-5054 and bjansen@progressrail.com.
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