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Jan 17, 2022CONTRACTPilbara, Western Australia, Australia

BHP to introduce electric trains at Pilbara mines

BHP has ordered four electric locomotives for its Pilbara iron ore mines, scheduled for delivery in late 2023. The locomotives will be supplied by Progress Rail (a Caterpillar unit) and Wabtec Corp.

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Announced

Productselectric locomotives

CompaniesBHP customer Wabtec supplier Progress Rail supplier

Sectors#Mining Equipment

“The four locomotives, scheduled for delivery in late 2023, will be supplied by Progress Rail, a unit of Caterpillar, and Wabtec Corp.”mining.com

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mining.comMachinery and Equipment Archives - Page 16 of 21 - MINING.COMJan 19, 2022

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