By Peter De Keles

Author  Bio GE Transportation announced plans to establish a new locomotive manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The new facility will create more than 500 jobs.

Title:	GE Transportation to build locomotive plant in Texas
Publication:	Progressive Railroading
Date:	05/13/11
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Category	Business Profile
Overview	GE Transportation announced plans to establish a new locomotive manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, to meet accelerating global demand for motive power and other transportation equipment. The company expects to spend up to $96 million to build a state-of-the-art plant to manufacture, assemble and remanufacture its rail and transportation-related equipment, including fuel-efficient locomotives.  In addition, the company plans to expand the workforce at its Erie, Pa., locomotive manufacturing plant by hiring an additional 250 people.
URL Link	Link to Progressive Railroading story

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