For more than 90 years, we have produced the most durable, reliable and sustainable locomotive products and services in the rail industry. We design and manufacture diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial rail applications, with 65,000 EMD®-powered locomotives delivered to more than 75 countries. Our technology leadership and superior performance drive our reputation for exceptional quality, service and innovation.
Repower locomotives available from Progress Rail provide the greatest flexibility of any provider in the marketplace. By replacing old, inefficient engines, and antiquated control systems with new, state-of-the-art, clean technology, the next generation of single-engine locomotives are ready to provide reliable service for decades to come. Packages can be tailored to provide kits for customer installation or as complete turnkey solutions, both using the latest generation of EMD or Cat engines meeting the latest emissions standards along with a choice of control systems.
Craig A. McKeen
General Manager, Sales and Marketing
Office Phone: 708-387-3640
Cell Phone: 708-710-1336
Eric Smith
General Manager, Sales and Marketing, Passenger Locomotives - West
Boise, ID
Cell Phone: 708-557-5260
Progress Rail is proud to offer the EMD® Joule series of fully battery-powered locomotives, including the SD70J-BB model boasting more than double the energy storage of competing products.
Learn MoreThe EMD® 22L locomotive, which is currently operating in Tasmania, was custom engineered for Australia’s lighter axle load branch lines, and offers a range of 15.75 to 18 TAL. It integrates the Cat® 3512C HD engine, providing exceptional power and fuel efficiency, and a microprocessor control system.
Learn MoreThe EMD® GT-Series locomotive platform includes GT38AC, GT42AC and GT46AC models. These locomotives integrate EMD® 710-Series engines together with AC traction technology to provide superior efficiency and performance for a broad range of operations. We pioneered development of AC traction for heavy haul diesel-electric locomotives, and today thousands of EMD® AC locomotives operate worldwide providing enhanced adhesion performance and lower life cycle costs.
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