South African Class 44-000

In 2014, Transnet Freight Rail ordered 233 GE ES40ACis from General Electric.

[1][2][3] The first six were built in the United States by General Electric in Erie, Pennsylvania, in April and July 2015.

[4][5] The core components, such as the GEVO-12 prime movers, were manufactured in the United States, with locomotive construction and final assembly taking place at Koedoes­poort.

The contract required a minimum local content for rolling stock of 55%.

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