The GE Transportation C44aci is a model of Australian heavy duty diesel electric locomotive designed by UGL Rail and built at the Broadmeadow factory. It is operated by a number of rail freight operators.

The locomotives, named C44 Evolution, will set new benchmarks in technological advancement, fuel efficiency, and environmental compatibility among diesel-electric locomotives in Australia. They will be designed and manufactured in Newcastle, New South Wales.

C44 Evolution locomotives UGL, Australia’s only manufacturer and maintainer of Australian-made locomotives, is delivering a $297m contract, over seven years, to design, manufacture and supply new fuel-efficient diesel electric locomotives for longstanding client, Pacific National.

Sep 30, 2021 · The C44 Evolution locomotives will be the most technologically advanced, fuel-efficient, and environmentally compatible diesel electric locomotives in Australia and will be designed and manufactured in Newcastle, New South Wales.

Mar 9, 2011 · UGL says its two-year investigation was critical in developing the base locomotive product established to become the new C44ACi locomotive, designed to accommodate for both bulk haulage and intermodal applications.

Aug 3, 2022 · UGL C44 series key facts: Each C44 class locomotive is 22 metres long ; They weigh approximately 134 tonnes; The C44 series locomotives are powered by Wabtec’s FDL engines, generating 4400 horsepower of hauling capacity; They are equipped with UGL’s proprietary "flexicurve" bogies to reduce wheel flange wear on curves.

Oct 5, 2021 · The C44 Evolution locomotives will be the most technologically advanced, fuel-efficient, and environmentally compatible diesel electric locomotives in Australia and will be designed and manufactured at the Broadmeadow plant, in Newcastle, New South Wales.

UGL’s C44 series locomotive is designed and manufactured by UGL in Australia and is powered by a Wabtec FDL engine. Wabtec is UGL’s longstanding partner in the manufacturing of the C44 locomotive.

Oct 4, 2021 · Under the agreed terms of the contract, which will be effective from this month, UGL will deliver C44 Evolution locomotives. The locomotives will be technologically advanced, fuel-efficient, and environmentally friendly.

Aug 3, 2022 · UGL C44 series key facts. Each C44 class locomotive is 22 metres long; They weigh approximately 134 tonnes; The C44 series locomotives are powered by Wabtec’s FDL engines, generating 4400 horsepower of hauling capacity; They are equipped with UGL’s proprietary “flexicurve” bogies to reduce wheel flange wear on curves.