# GE may spin off or sell GE Transportation locomotive unit

General Electric is exploring options to divest GE Transportation, which builds locomotives in Fort Worth, Texas, including a spin-off or sale. The plant employs about 600 workers.

- Type: Closure
- Announced: 2017-10-30
- Where: Fort Worth, Texas, United States
- Status: rumored
- Products: locomotives, railroad kits, mining equipment
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [General Electric](https://endata.com/companies/1262.md)

## Sources

- [star-telegram.com](https://www.star-telegram.com/news/business/article181725306.html), 2017-10-30: "GE is exploring options to divest GE Transportation including bringing in a partner, spinning off the division or selling it."

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