Wabtec Delivers PowerHaul Locomotives to Operail
Written by Andrew CorselliAfter completing customization work to meet the 1,525mm gauge requirements at Tulomsas in Turkey, Wabtec has delivered the first two of nine PowerHaul locomotives to Operail in Finland. They’re undergoing testing and certification, after which they’ll be able to go into service.
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