VLI and Progress Rail Sign Strategic Locomotive Maintenance Deal for Northern Corridor

VLI, a logistics solutions company operating railways, ports, and terminals, has signed a maintenance service agreement (MSA) with Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company and global supplier of railway products, services, and technologies.

The MSA focuses on VLI’s railway operations in the Northern Corridor, a network connecting the state of Tocantins to the São Luís port system and handling cargo from across the Matopiba region, as well as from Pará, Mato Grosso, and Goiás. This is Progress Rail’s first agreement of its kind in South America and will last for ten years, underscoring VLI’s commitment to operational sustainability and excellence in long-term railway asset performance management.

“The agreement will allow VLI to further focus on its customer service and planning strategy, always aiming for operational excellence. We will rely on Progress Rail’s expertise to maintain the Northern Corridor’s rolling stock in conditions that ensure efficiency and safety in freight transport. If the partnership delivers the expected results, we may consider applying the same model to FCA,” said Fábio Marchiori, CEO of VLI.

The collaboration is designed to enhance the availability and reliability of VLI’s locomotive fleet, meeting the growing demand for freight transport in the region.

Source: VLI

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