AAP reported that United Group Limited has won a USD 78 million order for 12 new locomotives from national transport and logistics firm QR. UGL Rail will supply 12 diesel electric locomotives from its Broad meadow plant in New South Wales to QR Inter modal between July and December 2009. The contract includes an option for QR to purchase six more locomotives.

Mr Richard Leupen MD of UGL said that "The need for cleaner and more efficient technology as Australia's freight task shifts from road to rail indicates ongoing demand for locomotives and spare parts. Given our extensive rail industry experience and the strength of our technology partnerships, we are particularly well placed to respond."

(Sourced from APP)