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Union Pacific Orders Four Multi-Genset, Six-Axle Locomotives from Railpower

14 September 2007

Union Pacific has awarded Railpower Technologies a contract for four multi-genset, low emission, fuel-efficient six-axle locomotives.

The six-axle model is a natural expansion of Railpower’s product offering of multi-genset locomotives, capable of higher tractive effort than the four-axle models. These four locomotives will be added to Union Pacific’s fleet of locomotives serving California. All four units are expected to be delivered during the first quarter of 2008.

Railpower’s RP series are aimed at significantly improving yard switching efficiency and comply with California Air Resources Board (ARB) ultra-low emission standards applicable to locomotives. This is the second order for six-axle locomotives Railpower has been awarded to date. Norfolk Southern placed another order earlier this year.

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