UNP · News · 20260923N
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UNION PACIFIC CORP · 2026-09-23 · Importance 34 · Surprise 42 · In source text
Union Pacific announced the arrival of two battery-electric FLXdrive locomotives in Southern California for testing in real-world operating environments. Wabtec built the locomotives, and Union Pacific ordered a four-unit fleet. Two additional units are scheduled to arrive in October, completing the fleet and supporting evaluation of lower-emissions locomotive technology.
Key facts
- Two additional FLXdrive battery-electric locomotives ordered by UNION PACIFIC CORP are scheduled to arrive in October, completing the four-unit fleet. source
- UNION PACIFIC CORP announced the arrival of two battery-electric locomotives in Southern California, the first of four FLXdrive battery-electric units built by Wabtec and ordered by Union Pacific. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| assets | positive | committed | — | Two additional FLXdrive battery-electric locomotives ordered by UNION PACIFIC CORP are scheduled to arrive in October, completing the… |