By Railfan & Railroad Staff

Wabtec has expanded its operations in India with the opening of a new $18 million facility that will be used to produce parts for transit vehicles. The facility opened on May 20, in Rohtak, India. 

The factory will produce axle-mounted disc brake systems, distributor valves, brake calipers, and actuators, as well as friction material for freight cars, metro coaches, and locomotives for Indian Railways and others. Wabtec is one of the largest rail equipment manufacturers in India and over the years has produced more than 600 locomotives to Indian Railways. Wabtec employs 3,000 people in India.

“India is an important growth market for Wabtec, especially for the transit business,” said Pascal Schweitzer, Wabtec’s president of transit business. “The new site will further improve Wabtec’s ability to deliver enhanced value through our diverse product offerings for both Indian and global customers.”