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Bengaluru, Karnataka

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Wabtec India, a subsidiary of the US-based Fortune 500 company Wabtec Corporation (Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation), is a premier technology and equipment supplier for the freight and transit rail industries. With a legacy spanning over 150 years globally and more than 26 years in India, the company has established itself as a critical partner to Indian Railways and the broader transportation sector. Headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, the company operates under several entities in India, including Wabtec India Industrial Private Limited and Wabtec Locomotive Private Limited. The company's core operations in India are multifaceted, encompassing manufacturing, engineering, and digital solutions. Wabtec is one of the largest rail equipment manufacturers in the country, having supplied over 600 locomotives to Indian Railways. Its extensive footprint includes an installed base of subsystems, such as braking systems and air conditioning, in over 18,000 LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches and locomotives. A landmark project for the company is the Marhowra locomotive factory in Bihar, a joint venture (Wabtec Locomotive Private Limited) with the Ministry of Railways, which is tasked with supplying 1,000 diesel locomotives over a ten-year period (FY18-28) and providing long-term maintenance. Innovation is central to Wabtec’s India operations, primarily driven by the Wabtec India Technology and Engineering Center (WITEC). Located in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, WITEC is the company's largest engineering site outside the United States, employing over 1,500 engineers. This center focuses on designing, simulating, and validating locomotives and digital electronics for global markets. The facility has been recognized as a Great Place to Work, reflecting a culture of high performance and career development. Financially, Wabtec India Industrial Private Limited reported a significant revenue of approximately INR 3,360 crore for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. The company employs roughly 3,000 people across various sites in India, including manufacturing plants in Hosur and Rohtak, and maintenance depots in Roza (UP) and Gandhidham (Gujarat). Wabtec's product portfolio is diverse, covering rail braking systems, locomotives, air conditioning, heat exchange systems, and digital intelligence tools like Port Optimizer for supply chain efficiency. Guided by values of safety, quality, and compliance, Wabtec India is at the forefront of redefining rail transport through fuel-efficient and emission-compliant technologies. The company is committed to sustainability and community engagement, particularly through its "Caring for Communities" initiative, which focuses on mentoring engineering aspirants and supporting local development. Through its integration of heritage and modern innovation, Wabtec continues to accelerate the future of transportation in India and worldwide.