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February 21, 2011
GE and Transnet Celebrate Introduction of First AC Diesel-Electric Locomotives to South Africa
ERIE, Pa. & PRETORIA, South Africa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--During a trackside ceremony today outside Pretoria GE South African Technologies (GESAT), GE Transportation's entity in South Africa, and Transnet Limited celebrated the introduction of the first two of 100 new GE locomotives for South Africa.
"GE is honored to participate in this historic event as we mark the arrival of the first two GE locomotives to South Africa," said Lorenzo Simonelli, President and CEO of GE Transportation. "These locomotives herald great opportunities for Transnet and South Africa as well as GE. Transnet will be able to significantly improve hauling capability while reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Our partnership also is a significant investment in job development, economic advancement and infrastructure growth on both sides of the Atlantic."
Posted by StaffWriter at February 21, 2011 9:42 AM