India’s Texmaco Rail & Engineering has secured a $135 million locomotive contract in South Africa, strengthening its position in the African rail market and expanding India-Africa cooperation in transport infrastructure.
The company received an international Letter of Award from Tsiko Africa Logistics (Pty) Ltd, in partnership with Barberry Holdings, for the design, manufacture, supply and commissioning of Wabtec ES43ACi 4,500 HP diesel-electric locomotives.
The contract is expected to be executed within 20 to 24 months after the definitive agreement is signed. The deal provides Texmaco Rail with greater international revenue visibility as South Africa continues efforts to expand and modernise its freight rail network.
The latest award follows a series of major overseas developments for Texmaco. The company reported an order book of approximately ₹5,661 crore as of December 2025, followed by a further ₹4,045 crore export order in May 2026.
Texmaco has also announced plans to establish its first overseas manufacturing facility in South Africa, with Phase One investment estimated at between ₹200 crore and ₹300 crore. The facility is expected to support the company’s growing African business and strengthen its ability to serve regional rail markets.
South Africa’s rail sector is undergoing reforms aimed at increasing private-sector participation and improving freight infrastructure. For Texmaco, the latest locomotive contract represents an important step in building a long-term presence in the country’s expanding rail and logistics market.
The agreement also highlights growing India-Africa trade and infrastructure cooperation, with Indian engineering companies increasingly pursuing opportunities in Africa’s transport, energy and industrial sectors.