GATX Corporation has acquired 156 locomotives from Progress Rail Services, increasing its North American locomotive fleet to over 650 units.
GATX, headquartered in Chicago, is a global leader in railcar leasing, with a history dating back to 1898. The company operates across various regions, with North America being a key market. GATX is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "GATX" and is known for its extensive portfolio of rail assets, which includes a significant number of locomotives and wagons. In Europe, it operates in wagons leasing under Vienna-headquartered GATX Rail Europe.
The recent addition to the North Americal fleet will complement the existing locomotive types at GATX:
- GP15-1
- GP38-2
- GP40
- SW1000 / SW1001
- SW1200
- SW1500
- MP15AC
- MP15DC
- SD38-2
- SD60
GATX's North American operations focus on leasing these locomotives to railroads and industries, supporting their transportation needs. The company’s locomotive group also engages in the buying, selling, and trading of locomotives.
