The agreement puts long-term maintenance, overhaul, parts and diagnostics support behind the locomotive fleet on the Simandou railway, with a localisation component intended to build Guinean capability.
How the arrangement performs will be measured in locomotive availability and reliability on the corridor, and in how far the maintenance skills and supplier partnerships it provides for take root in Guinea.
- Wabtec has signed a long-term services agreement worth more than US$700 million with La Compagnie du TransGuinéen (CTG).
- The agreement supports CTG's fleet of Wabtec ES43AC Evolution Series locomotives serving the Simandou mining project.
- Wabtec describes it as its largest services contract in Africa.
- Combined with the 2024 locomotive orders, Wabtec's contracts for the Simandou project total more than US$1.2 billion.
- CTG's railway of over 600km connects the Simandou mine to the Port of Morebaya.
- The scope includes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, overhauls, parts management, training, remote diagnostics and localisation.
- Contract supports locomotive fleet serving the Simandou mining project
- Wabtec now provides more than US$1.2 billion in locomotives and services to the project
Wabtec Corporation recently has announced a more than US$700 million long-term services agreement with La Compagnie du TransGuinéen (CTG) to support its fleet of new Evolution Series locomotives. The agreement is Wabtec's largest services contract in Africa and, combined with the 2024 locomotive orders, brings its total value to more than US$1.2 billion for the Simandou project.
CTG’s railway of over 600km connects the Simandou mine to the Port of Morebaya, forming a critical transportation corridor for one of the world's largest untapped reserves of high-grade iron ore, as well as passengers and non-mining goods. The project represents one of the most significant infrastructure investments in Guinea's history and is intended to support long-term economic growth and development throughout the country.
“Wabtec is proud to support the Simandou project, which we believe represents a transformative opportunity for Guinea. We are committed to ensuring the reliable operation of the railway to help unlock its full economic potential,” said Sameer Gaur, President, Global Freight Services for Wabtec. “This agreement is designed to help maximize locomotive availability, efficiency, and reliability, while supporting the development of local capabilities through workforce development, skills training, and partnerships with Guinean businesses.”
This multi-year customised services agreement is designed to support CTG's unique operational requirements and long-term fleet strategy. The scope includes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, parts and components overhauls, parts management, logistics support, training, advanced remote diagnostics and a strong localisation component.
The services will support CTG's fleet of Wabtec ES43AC locomotives, powered by 4,500-horsepower Evolution Series engines. Built for demanding operating environments, the locomotives deliver exceptional fuel efficiency, high reliability and proven performance in extreme temperatures, including the challenging conditions of eastern Guinea.
“The TransGuinean Railway is one of Africa's most significant rail infrastructure projects, and operating it successfully requires world-class technology and support, as well as a clear commitment to localization and technology transfer,” said Mamoudou Nagnalen Barry, Chairman of the TransGuinéen Company.
“This agreement is intended to support the long-term performance of the locomotive fleet as we work to build a railway designed to contribute to economic growth and development across Guinea. It also highlights Guinea’s vision to build win-win partnerships with American companies, in the country’s ambition to grasp the best technologies from all over the world,” said Bouna Sylla, Minister of Mines and Geology of Guinea.
