According to Wabtec, the new C30ACis are the first AC-traction locomotives to join TRANSAP’s fleet. The company will use the locomotives to fulfill a strategic long-term contract with ARAUCO, one of the largest forestry companies worldwide. The fleet will help transport ARAUCO’s freight across Chile’s Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado (EFE) rail network to key markets.
“This order is a critical step for TRANSAP as we position our locomotive fleet to meet growing needs of our customers and the country,” said TRANSAP Chief Executive Eric Lobo. “The addition of these new locomotives aligns with our vision of providing efficient, safe, and sustainable rail service for our customers.”
The C30ACi locomotive, Wabtec says, is designed for higher pulling capacity to support lighter axle-load applications and incorporates all AC technology for heavy-haul operations. The AC individual-axle traction-control technology maximizes the tractive effort and improves the hauling capacity, enabling a C30ACi to do the work of two DC locomotives, the company noted. The C30ACi also is designed to operate on any sharp curves or tight clearances that it may encounter along EFE’s rail network.
“TRANSAP is a logistics leader in the region and its rail operations help drive the economy in South America,” said Wabtec President and Regional Leader of Latin America Danilo Miyasato. “The C30ACis are an ideal complement to TRANSAP’s fleet and the region’s challenging rail network. These locomotives will provide low operational costs, high availability, and proven reliability needed to efficiently meet customer needs.”
Wabtec is expected to deliver the new locomotives in 2026.
