Progress Rail, a @CaterpillarInc company, provides complete rolling stock and infrastructure solutions to global railroad customers.

Albertville, AL
Our EMD® SD70J-BB battery electric locomotive has arrived in Port Hedland! This 265-tonne, 14.5 MWh powerhouse is the largest battery electric locomotive in the world and will support Fortescue's mining operations—driving sustainability and reducing emissions in heavy-haul rail.
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Embarking from Sete Lagoas, Brazil, the locomotive made its way around South Africa before arriving in Western Australia. We’re proud to solve our customers’ toughest challenges with advanced technologies that deliver performance, reliability, and efficiency.
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With precision and pride, our team ensures our railway products run safely and efficiently, helping freight move seamlessly across North America.
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This Labor Day, we honor the thousands of Progress Rail employees whose expertise keeps supply chains strong and economies thriving.
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They’re not just maintaining locomotives—they’re maintaining momentum. They are the #FacesOfFreight.
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We are investing in #KansasCity with a multi-million-dollar expansion that will transform our facility and create 85 new #jobs.
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“Our investment in this facility and the local community demonstrates the overall depth of the railroad business in Kansas City and Progress Rail’s commitment to keep our customers rolling with quality freight car parts and services,” said Gregory Dalpe.
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We recently worked with the East Troy Railroad Museum to bring modern safety technology to a historic rail line in Wisconsin. Our roadway signal team installed a state-of-the-art crossing system at a key highway intersection—enhancing protection for both passengers and railcars.
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The East Troy Electric Railroad is one of the last remaining interurban electrified railroads in the U.S., and we are proud to support its mission of preservation while helping ensure a safer future.
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Thanks to Jim Vena, CEO of @UnionPacific for his insightful words at our Leadership Conference this week!
Union Pacific is proud to work with nearly 5,000 suppliers across its network, including Progress Rail. CEO Jim Vena recently spoke at Progress Rail’s Global Leadership Conference, sharing our strategy, and the culture and mindset it takes to grow. up.com/aboutup/community/ins…
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Yesterday in Cairo, we signed three contracts with Egyptian National Railways to modernize 100 AA22T locomotives and provide services support, covering a total of 141 locomotives for up to 15 years.
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“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.”
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The Caterpillar Inc. Centennial World Tour made stops at our facilities in Albertville, Ala., and Muncie, Ind., over the past two weeks. As our teams engaged with the innovative mobile unit, we celebrated Caterpillar’s remarkable past and got a glimpse into the limitless..
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...possibilities of the next century. At Progress Rail, we are thankful to be a part of #TeamCaterpillar and appreciated the opportunity to learn more about our company’s rich history and bright future! #Caterpillar100 *Muncie photography by Rylan Capper
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Celebrating our first one million miles of Talos™ automated train operation – and reaching this milestone with no break-in-twos!
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Talos is our energy management solution that leverages artificial intelligence, best-in-class train handling, and cutting-edge technology to efficiently control the train throttle and dynamic brakes, saving fuel and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Here’s to continued expansion across the network and many more miles to come! progressrail.com/en/Segments…
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