April 9, 2025
CAIRO, Egypt – Progress Rail has signed three long-term contracts with Egyptian National Railways (ENR) to modernize 100 AA22T locomotives and provide technical services and parts support. These agreements, covering a total of 141 locomotives for up to 15 years, will greatly improve the availability of locomotives for ENR and provide additional capacity for the rail network.
The contracts were signed in Cairo on April 9, by ENR Chairman Mohamed Abdel Aziz Amer and Progress Rail Executive Vice President for Locomotive Jack Zhang, with HE Kamel Al Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry & Transport in attendance.
“This locomotive modernization program will extend the existing assets’ useful life by up to 20 years, while updating the control and engine system to achieve significant fuel savings and reduced greenhouse gas emissions,” Zhang commented. “Additionally, this project will further strengthen our long history of collaboration with ENR to support the nation’s needs of improving transportation capacity, as well as enhancing job opportunities while receiving the latest technologies and components from the U.S.”
ENR has the largest transportation network in the region for the movement of passengers and goods. As a global supplier with strong performance in the Middle East, Progress Rail manufactures EMD® locomotives designed to operate in extreme conditions with continuous, in-country support. Dating back to the early 1950s, Progress Rail has powered or supplied the majority of ENR’s current operational fleet, with plans to deepen that commitment through today’s announcement. Using the technical and project support provided by Progress Rail in these contracts, the ENR workforce will expand their capabilities and be equipped to efficiently maintain the locomotives into the future.
A modernized locomotive contains modern, critical components and advanced technologies assembled into an existing locomotive. Reusing the car body and bogie frame provides instant cost savings over purchasing a new locomotive while providing similar capabilities.
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About Progress Rail
Progress Rail, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., 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, trackwork, fasteners, signaling, rail welding and maintenance-of-way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car services, aftermarket parts and recycling operations. The company also offers advanced rail technologies, including data analytics, train automation, operational optimization, connected assets, predictive maintenance, asset protection and movement and yard planning. 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 150 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Egypt, Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabi, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, India and Australia. For more information, visit progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
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