CIMIC Group's UGL has been awarded a contract to design, manufacture and supply new fuel-efficient diesel electric locomotives for long-standing client, Pacific National. The contract will generate revenue to UGL of approximately $297 million over seven years and solidifies UGL's position as Australia's only manufacturer of freight locomotives. The C44 Evolution locomotives will be the most technologically advanced, fuel efficient, and environmentally compatible diesel electric locomotives in Australia and will be designed and manufactured in Newcastle, New South Wales. The contract is effective from October 2021.