Press Releases

PITTSBURGH, DEC. 3, 2020 — Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) and RATP, Paris region operator as well a major international public transport operator, announced this week a partnership to test Wabtec’s innovative Green Friction braking solution. The test will study the solution’s ability to improve air quality in Paris tunnels by drastically reducing the micro-particles emitted from friction braking.

SHENZHEN, China Nov. 9, 2020 — Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) is partnering with Shenzhen Metro Company and CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Co., Ltd. on a pilot to test Smart Windows on transit rail cars. Featuring multi-touch technology, the highly Transparent Organic LED Smart Window will provide a view outside, while serving as an interactive information source for passengers. This pilot project supports Shenzhen’s “smart city smart transport” initiative

GENNEVILLIERS, France Oct. 1, 2020 — Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) begins trial of the transit rail industry’s first air conditioning system using natural R290 refrigerant, a clean and environmentally friendly option. This Wabtec Green Air technology is part of the company’s initiative to bring clean, sustainable solutions to the transit market.

Palm Tran is focusing on bus operator safety during COVID-19 by retrofitting its entire bus fleet with barriers that are affectionately called “bus operator office doors.” Each door installed provides a heavy-duty glass shield and lower door helping reduce contact between the bus operator and passengers. There was a special kick-off event held to celebrate the completed installation, where County Administrator Verdenia C. Baker demonstrated the use of the doors.

Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) launched an air-filtration innovation, called BlueFilter, to provide a clean, healthy environment for passengers on metro and trains. The TÜV-tested filter continuously provides fresh and clean air onboard metro and railcars by removing more than 90 percent of contaminants per air cycle.

Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) celebrated the groundbreaking of a 20,000-sqm, state-of-the-art green factory for developing and manufacturing brakes, as well as maintaining brakes and couplers for transit vehicles. Once complete, the new facility in Bochum will be a DGNB Gold-certified property, in recognition of its sustainable and innovative design

Wabtec Corporation’s Vapor Stone Rail Systems celebrated its continued investment in Plattsburgh with the grand opening of its plant on Arizona Ave. The new 60,000-sq-ft facility, which is the company’s second plant adjacent to the Plattsburgh International Airport, supports the company’s continued growth by increasing its manufacturing capabilities and adding warehouse space.

Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) announced today the appointment of Lilian Leroux as President of Transit. Lilian has spent more than 18 years with both Faiveley Transport and Wabtec in a variety of global leadership and commercial roles across the transit sector. These include UK Managing Director (2004-2009), Global Services Leader (2009-2014) and most recently, President of the Brakes & Safety Group (2014-2019).

Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) said it will exhibit at InnoTrans, the railway industry’s largest trade fair, to be held in Berlin, Germany, from Sept. 18-25. At the event, the company will focus on three key areas: Passenger Experience, Green Solutions and Whole-Life Support. Each will be represented in Freight Rail and Passenger Transit solutions on display, as well as in connectivity technologies.