Wabtec (NYSE:WAB) Corporation (NYSE: WAB), originally founded in 1869 as the Westinghouse Air Brake Company, is a global provider of technologies and services for rail and transit systems. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company operates through a network of manufacturing and service facilities spanning the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Wabtec’s offerings encompass a broad range of equipment, software and aftermarket solutions designed to enhance the safety, efficiency and reliability of passenger and freight rail operations.
Wabtec’s product portfolio includes locomotive and transit vehicle components such as braking systems, air management and control solutions, bearing and propulsion systems. The company also develops digital solutions—ranging from locomotive automation and positive train control to fleet diagnostics and remote monitoring—that help rail operators optimize performance and reduce lifecycle costs. In addition to equipment sales, Wabtec provides maintenance, overhaul and modernization services for locomotives, freight cars and transit vehicles through its worldwide service network.
In 2019, Wabtec completed a transformational merger with GE Transportation, bringing together two industry leaders to create a more comprehensive suite of rail solutions. This transaction bolstered Wabtec’s global reach and expanded its portfolio to include GE’s locomotive manufacturing heritage. Over the years, Wabtec has further strengthened its market position through strategic acquisitions such as Faiveley Transport in 2016, integrating complementary technologies for passenger rail applications.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Rafael Santana, Wabtec continues to focus on innovation and sustainability in rail. The company’s executive team draws on deep industry expertise to pursue new growth opportunities in digital rail, freight mobility and sustainable transit initiatives, aiming to support customers in meeting evolving regulatory and environmental standards around the world.
