Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec), based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading provider of crucial equipment, comprehensive systems, and specialized services to the global railway sector. The firm employs 18,000 full-time personnel, with its operations divided into two primary segments: Freight and Transit. The Freight division specializes in manufacturing and maintaining components for both new and existing freight locomotives and railcars. It also constructs new shunting locomotives and overhauls older freight locomotives. Furthermore, this segment delivers advanced railway electronics, including Positive Train Control (PTC) technology, alongside signal design and engineering expertise, and integrated thermal management solutions. The Transit division focuses on producing and servicing parts for a wide array of passenger transit vehicles, ranging from regional and high-speed trains to subway cars, light-rail vehicles, and buses. Its services extend to building new commuter locomotives and refurbishing subway cars. Additionally, it supplies heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as doors for public transport buses and subways.