According to Progress Rail, which has four manufacturing and product assembly sites in the U.K., including two foundries in South Queensferry and Nottingham, the company will “draw upon its extensive engineering and manufacturing capabilities in the U.K. to deliver on this contract.”
The work, the company says, will provide Network Rail continued access to Progress Rail’s local, responsive manufacturing capabilities, as well as long-term supply chain resilience in the U.K. rail market. Over the five-year period, Progress Rail anticipates increased collaboration on S&C design and supply, which the company says, “will drive product and delivery improvements and provide additional benefits to Network Rail.”
“Through working together to deliver best-in-class products over the years, we have developed a trusted relationship with Network Rail,” said Progress Rail Executive Vice President of Infrastructure Hyung Kim. “This contract is an important step in strengthening our strategic relationship and building on the value we provide in support of Network Rail and the wider U.K. rail industry.”
In related news, Progress Rail and Borusan Cat® have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together on several upcoming projects supporting the railways in Türkiye and nearby regions.
Potential projects include in-country locomotive services and over-haul, engine and control system upgrades, modernizations, and sales and delivery of locomotives, with further collaborations for the region.
“We are excited to announce our collaboration with Progress Rail through this Memorandum of Understanding,” said Borusan Cat CEO Ozgur Gunaydin. “This relationship marks a significant step forward in our commitment to advancing railway transportation in Türkiye and the surrounding regions. By leveraging our combined expertise and innovative solutions, we aim to enhance rail transportation’s efficiency, safety and sustainability. As a company, we work to offer the best solutions to its customers, and we look forward to working closely with Progress Rail to deliver outstanding results and contribute to the growth of the rail industry.”
“We are excited to work with Borusan, a trusted Cat dealer with impressive vision and capabilities that extend beyond manufacturing, energy, automotive and logistics,” said Progress Rail Executive Vice President of Locomotives Jack Zhang. “The dealer’s intimate understanding of the local market and demonstrated commitment to developing in-region solutions well positions us to expand our rail offerings in Türkiye and the surrounding areas.”
