Wabtec Secures a $277-Million Locomotive Order from SimFer (Rio Tinto JV) to Support the Simandou Iron Ore Project
SimFer Managing Director Chris Aitchison said: “Our new partnership with Wabtec represents an important milestone for the Simandou project and brings us even closer to the delivery of the TransGuinéen railway - critical infrastructure that can support economic development across the country.
“This partnership reinforces our commitment to delivering Simandou to globally recognized environmental standards, by providing locomotives that will deliver best-in-class fuel efficiency and the capability to meet international emission standards.”
The ES43ACmi is a dual-cab locomotive with a 4,500HP Evolution Series engine. The locomotive provides best-in-class fuel efficiency, and proven performance in high-temperature environments. It also meets UIC 3A and the
Wabtec President of Freight Equipment Rogerio Mendonca said: “We are proud that the largest mining and related infrastructure project in
The Simandou mountain range, located in the southeast of the
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