Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec Corporation)

Wabtec Corporation, legally known as Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation, is a global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail industries, as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company's mission is to revolutionize the way the world moves for future generations, aiming to create a more sustainable freight and passenger transportation network and achieve a zero-emission rail system.

Wabtec operates through two primary business segments: Freight and Transit. The Freight segment offers new and modernized locomotives, aftermarket parts and services, components for freight cars, and rail control and infrastructure products, including electronics and Positive Train Control (PTC) equipment. The Transit segment provides original equipment and aftermarket products and services for passenger transit applications, such as subway cars, buses, commuter locomotives, and light rail vehicles, encompassing braking systems, car couplers, current collectors, and HVAC systems. The company is also known for its digital solutions, including Trip Optimizer for fuel efficiency, and cutting-edge technologies like battery-electric (FLXdrive) and hydrogen-powered locomotives.

In recent news, Wabtec finalized the acquisition of Dellner Couplers in February 2026 and reached a settlement in an antitrust case with Progress Rail. The company also secured a $670 million deal with CSX in February 2026 to upgrade its fleet with new and modernized locomotives and digital solutions. Additionally, Wabtec announced multiple pantograph orders in India in March 2026 and is expanding operations in Brazil with a R$20 million investment. The company's India Technology and Engineering Center recently received Great Place to Work® certification, and it signed an agreement with Vale to enhance railway operational safety with advanced signaling technology. Wabtec is a Fortune 500 company and a global leader in rail technology, with Rafael Santana serving as its President and CEO.