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ON TRACK FOR EXPANSION
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR), one of South
Africa’s largest rail freight operators,
is striving to meet the growing needs
of a rapidly developing region. The GE
locomotive is delivering the solution. Three
of our locomotives can do the work of
four older models, with lower costs, better
fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
Producing the 143 locomotives ordered by
TFR will be a global effort: locomotive
components manufactured at GE plants
in the U.S. will be fully assembled in South
Africa. This will create jobs in both countries
and help TFR meet the demand for reliable
freight transportation.
A LEAP FORWARD IN AIRCRAFT
ENGINES Airlines are purchasing new
planes to update and expand their fleet
while balancing high fuel costs and new
international environmental standards.
GE and its CFM International 50/50 joint
venture partner Snecma, created the
LEAP engine to meet this demand.
Ecomagination-qualified LEAP engines use
the latest-generation materials and design
processes to reduce weight, improve
performance and lower maintenance.
This means planes are more likely to
take off and land on time and spend less
time in the shop and more time moving
passengers and cargo around the world.
GE 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 23