GE Transportation has announced the grand opening of a new locomotive assembly plant in Astana, Kazakhstan. On July 3, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, hosted the official inauguration of the plant which will assemble GE Evolution® Series locomotives to serve railroad customers in Kazakhstan and the surrounding region.

GE Transportation announced that the Daqin Railway Line has reached a hauling milestone of 500 million tons by successfully running trains equipped with GE’s LOCOTROL distributed power system since March 2006. To meet increasing demands on coal transportation, the Chinese Ministry of Railway (MOR) needed to run 20,000-ton heavy haul trains on the line. To accomplish this, LOCOTROL distributed power technology played a key role.

On Friday, June 19th, GE Transportation presented a check to the March of Dimes for more than $52,000 at GE’s Learning Center Atrium, the most raised ever by GE Transportation and its employees for the March of Dimes. For the past 14 years, GE Transportation has taken the inititative in supporting and raising funds for the March of Dimes through its largest fundraiser, the March for Babies.

GE Transportation announced today the results of a head-to-head fuel test between GE’s Evolution® ES44AC and EMD’s SD70ACe Tier 2 emissions-compliant locomotives. According to an independent research study GE’s locomotives are over 6% more fuel-efficient compared to their EMD counterparts.

GE Transportation announced today that is has signed two landmark agreements with its partners in Kazakhstan. The first, a 15-year customized service agreement (CSA) valued at nearly $500 million, is the largest service agreement outside North America in GE Transportation's history.

GE Transportation announced today that is has launched the Connection line of Positive Train Control (PTC) compliant products for rail networks operating in the United States. With the signing of the Rail Safety Improvement Act by President George W. Bush in October 2008, the railroad industry will need to be PTC-compliant throughout the United States by 2015.

GE Transportation announced today that it has introduced the newest line of fuel efficient and low emissions Evolution Series locomotives, the Model ES44C4. The new model, which is part of GE's ecomagination environmental program, delivers a cleaner, faster, safer and more reliable alternative to the aging North American fleet of DC-powered locomotives.

GE Transportation announced today the next step in its commitment to develop leading hybrid technology. the Company announced plans to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant for advanced storage batteries. The new battery business will serve customers in the rail, marine, mining, telecommunications and utility sectors.

GE Drivetrain Technologies, a unit of GE Transportation, announced today that the Company has launched a wind generator and control systems division to serve its wind turbine customers around the globe. Following the success of GE Drivetrain Technologies’ wind gearbox business, the Company will immediately offer doubly fed induction and permanent magnet generators in the 2 – 6 megawatt (MW) power range.

GE Transportation announced today it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Nigerian Federal Ministry on behalf of the Nigerian Railway Corporation to deliver 25 new locomotives in 2010 for freight and passenger transport. “The Nigerian Transport Ministry looks forward to its partnership with GE Transportation,” said Alhaji Ibrahim Bio, Nigerian Minister of Transport. “The delivery of these new locomotives will be key to our continued railroad infrastructure development and economic growth.”

GE Transportation announced today that it has delivered and equipped six LOCOTROL remote control locomotive (RCL) systems for Canadian National Railways (CN) at its Johnson Yard in Memphis, Tenn. LOCOTROL RCL enables improved efficiency of yard operations while providing an increased level of operator control. The system can decrease yard movements and improve interchange management for increased network velocity.

GE Marine, a unit of GE Transportation, announced today that the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has type approved its new L250 engine family for ABS-classed vessel applications. Introduced in September 2008, the L250 engine is US EPA Tier II certified and offers an average fuel savings of 9% at those emissions levels when compared to the previous generation of marine engines.

GE Transportation reported $1.1 billion in first-quarter revenues, up 2% year-over-year. Segment profits for the same period were $217 million, down 15% year-over-year. GE’s transportation business received $940 million of orders in the first quarter, down 10% compared to Q1 2008. Equipment orders in Q1 were down 60%, partially offset by service orders (up 19%) in the propulsion and signaling adjacencies. GE Transportation’s performance was driven by growth in propulsion adjacencies (up 27%), including wind. In addition, the business implemented aggressive cost cutting measures to offset the impact of the continued global economic downturn and softening market conditions.

GE Transportation announced today that it has been awarded UIC certificates E-001/2009-02 for its Evolution® V12 diesel locomotive engines that power its Evolution Series locomotives. The Union Internationale des Chemins de Fer (UIC – International Union of Railways) inspection procedure, which includes an endurance run as well as tests to determine exhaust emissions, verified both the engine’s mechanical quality and compliance with the stringent demands of UIC Stage IIIA emissions standards.

GE Transportation announced that its employees in conjunction with the GE Foundation raised record contributions for United Way during its 2008 campaign. The charitable donations are especially meaningful since they originated during the most challenging economic times in decades. Responding to the economic downturn, the GE Foundation announced last December that it would be increasing its corporate match of employee donations on behalf of the 2008 United Way campaign from 40% to 50%.

Erie, Pennsylvania, USA (March 18, 2009) - GE Transportation, a unit of the General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), announced today that its customer Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) has taken delivery of the 3,000th Evolution Series® locomotive produced at GE Transportation’s Erie, Pennsylvania manufacturing site. The Evolution is the most technologically advanced diesel electric, heavy-haul locomotive to-date. One Evolution Series locomotive can pull the equivalent of 170 Boeing 747 “Jumbo Jet” airliners.

Florence, Italy (March 17, 2009) – GE Transportation announced that it has signed a contract valued at more than €47 million ($60million) with Trenitalia, the operation company of the Italian State Railways, for the design,supply and installation of 400 on board Sistema di Supporto alla Condotta - SSC trainprotection systems for diesel locomotives in Trenitalia’s passenger and cargo fleet.

Shenyang, China (March 5, 2009) – GE Drivetrain Technologies, a unit of GE Transportation, and A-Power Energy Generation Systems (NASDAQ: APWR) announced today that the companies have signed agreements for GE Drivetrain Technologies to supply A-Power with 2.7 megawatt (MW) wind turbine gearboxes and to establish a Joint Venture partnership for a wind turbine gearbox manufacturing plant in China. The contracts follow the signing of letters of intent in January of this year.

Cape Town, South Africa, March 5, 2009 - GE Transportation announced that in order to underscore its commitment to infrastructure development in Africa, while accelerating the company’s growth in southern Africa and in the Republic of South Africa in particular, Swaady Martin has been appointed Regional Director. Swaady Martin brings substantial experience within GE and a thorough knowledge of the African continent and its varied rail markets. Martin is a native of Cote d’Ivoire and has worked extensively in Africa.

Erie, Penn. March 2, 2009 - On Saturday, February 21st, GE Transportation hosted its 14th annual Winter Wishes event at the Ambassador Banquet & Conference Center in Erie, Pennsylvania. For the past 14 years, GE Transportation’s Association of Program Members (APM) have been coordinating the event to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation to make wishes come true for children in northwest Pennsylvania.

Melbourne, FL and Hangzhou, China, Feb. 5, 2009 – GE Transportation, a unit of the General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), announced today that it has been awarded a contract from Hangzhou Metro Group Co, LTD to provide integrated supervision and control systems on Line 1 of the Hangzhou Metro.

Johannesburg (South Africa), February 3, 2009. GE Transportation, a unit of the General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), announced that it has been awarded a contract by Anglo Platinum to provide 26 emergency diesel generators for its mining operations.

San Francisco, Calif. Jan. 28, 2009 – GE Transportation, a unit of the General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), announced today that it has been awarded a $15.5 million contract from the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District (District) to provide a new advanced communications and information system (ACIS).

Erie, Penn., Jan. 23, 2009 – GE announced today fourth-quarter 2008 earnings from continuing operations of $3.9 billion, or $.37 per share before preferred dividend, or $.36 per share attributable to common shareowners. Results included $1.5 billion of after-tax restructuring and other charges, including increased reserves in current environment, which are above the Company’s original plan and the restructuring will lower costs for 2009 and beyond.

ERIE, Pa. and Shenyang, China (January 12, 2009) – GE Drivetrain Technologies, a unit of GE Transportation, and A-Power Energy Generation Systems (NASDAQ: APWR) announced today that they have signed two Letters of Intent (LOI), one for GE Drivetrain Technologies to supply A-Power with 2.7 megawatt (MW) wind turbine gearboxes and a second to establish a Joint Venture partnership for a wind turbine gearbox assembly plant.

Ankara, Turkey, Dec. 30, 2008 – GE Transportation, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), and Tülomsas have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a strategic relationship in which GE Transportation and Tülomsas have agreed to collaborate to supply the market with GE’s PowerHaul™ locomotives.

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, December 3, 2008 – GE Transportation will supply four medium-speed diesel engines for two commercial marine projects in the United States, the company reported today at the International WorkBoat Show.

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, December 3, 2008 – GE Transportation will supply 12, V228 medium-speed diesel engines for four newbuild marine projects in Europe and Africa, the company reported today at the International WorkBoat Show.

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, December 3, 2008 – GE Transportation announced it will supply 24 V228 medium-speed diesel engines under three separate contracts with three Asian shipbuilders. The engines will power four harbor tugboats and eight Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessels, the company reported today at the International WorkBoat Show.

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, December 3, 2008 -- GE Transportation will supply Marinsa, Panama, with 26 V228 diesel engines. The 12-cylinder engines will power 13 new tugboats to be used in the Panama Canal in Panama, GE reported today at the International WorkBoat Show.

Changzhou, China and Erie, Penn. (Nov. 25, 2008) – For the past 100 years, GE Transportation, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), has perfected the art and science of building some of the most powerful and fuel-efficient locomotives worldwide. Today, the company completed the first China Mainline Locomotive (CML) “HXN50003” assembled in-country by its partner Qishuyan Locomotive Co., Ltd. (QSY). GE’s China Mainline Locomotive generates 6,250 GHP and can pull the equivalent of 205 Boeing 747 “Jumbo Jet” airliners.

Erie, Penn. and New Delhi, India (Oct. 21, 2008) - GE Transportation, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) and global diesel locomotive technology leader, and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) joined forces to compete for a 1,000 diesel locomotive tender issued by Indian Railways. GE was recently shortlisted by the Indian Railways to compete for this tender. GE and BHEL along with Indian Railways intend to form a Joint Venture company for this purpose.

Erie, Penn., Oct. 10, 2008 – GE announced today third quarter 2008 earnings from continuing operations of $4.5 billion, or $.45 per share, down 12% and 10%, respectively, from third quarter 2007, driven primarily by a decrease in financial services earnings. Third quarter revenues from continuing operations were $47.2 billion, up 11%.

Berlin, Germany, Sept. 24, 2008 – GE Transportation, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) and global technology innovator in the railroad industry, introduced today its new PowerHaul™ engine and locomotive at InnoTrans 2008 in Berlin, Germany. InnoTrans is the world’s largest rail exhibition attracting more than 75,000 attendees and 1,600 exhibitors from 90 countries.

Erie, Penn. (September 22, 2008) -- GE introduced the 772 series in 1963 as the mining industry’s first electric drive system. 772 DC models ranged from 85- to 120-ton capacity. The still operational 772E drive wheel motor on display recently was retired after 38 years of service. The drive started its career in 1970 working for a Montana copper mine and ended service earlier this year after working in a Washington quarry.

Mississauga, September 10, 2008. GE (NYSE:GE), a worldwide partner of the Olympic Games, will join Canadian Pacific (CP) to provide Canadians with a firsthand opportunity to share in the excitement of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. CP’s Spirit Train, a mobile ambassador of goodwill, is traveling across the country celebrating Canada’s athletes, Olympic heritage and Canadian pride.

Husum (Germany) September 9, 2008 – It’s the next generation of wind turbine drive systems. GE Drivetrain Technologies, a division of GE Transportation, announced today the development of the IntegraDrive, a new system engineered to take the wind energy industry to a new level. The concept is being unveiled at the Husum Wind Energy Show in Husum, Germany, from September 9-13.

Beijing, China and Erie, Penn. (August 21, 2008) – GE Transportation, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), announced that the first China Mainline Locomotive (CML) will be delivered around Aug. 30, 2008, to the Tianjin Port in Tianjin, China. After being transferred to the Tanggu Depot for inspection, the locomotive will make its way to China’s capital Beijing]

Erie, Penn., August 18, 2008 – GE Transportation’s Erie plant was re-certified as a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) “Star” site by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) the company announced today. A seven-member OSHA team conducted an intensive four-day audit by inspecting every area of Transportation’s Erie business operations – from the shop floor to business offices.

Erie, Penn., July 17, 2008 – FAIRFIELD, Conn.—July 17, 2008-- General Electric Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt announced today the appointment of John Dineen as president and CEO of GE Healthcare, a $17 billion global leader in medical diagnostic technology and biosciences. Immelt also announced that Lorenzo Simonelli will succeed Dineen as president and CEO of GE Transportation.

Erie, Penn., July 11, 2008 – GE announced today second quarter 2008 earnings from continuing operations of $5.4 billion with $.54 per share, which was flat year-over-year from second quarter 2007. Second quarter revenues from continuing operations were $46.9 billion, up 11%. "Led by double-digit segment profit growth in our industrial businesses and a strong relative performance in our financial services businesses, we delivered a solid quarter in a volatile environment ," GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt said.

ERIE, Pennsylvania, July 9, 2008 – GE Marine announces that it will supply eight medium-speed diesel engines for two newbuild marine projects in Europe.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, July 2, 2008 – GE - Transportation, a unit of the General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), announced today that it has been awarded a $60 million contract from Vale to overhaul its signaling and communication system along approximately 600Km of double line track on the Railroad Vitória to Minas (EFVM) and in the rail yard of the Tubarão Port. The project is expected to be complete by 2010.

Erie, Penn., July 1, 2008 – GE -Transportation, a unit of the General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), announced today the inauguration of the “Nancy Anderson GE Chairman’s Award Endowment .” GE Chairman and President Jeff Immelt recognized Nancy Anderson, Chief Information Officer and Quality Leader of GE - Transportation worldwide, with the highly coveted Chairman’s Award, valued at $25,000, in 2008.

Rotterdam (Netherlands), June 17, 2008 – GE -Transportation, a unit of the General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), announced today that it has been awarded a €62 million contract from Rotterdam Metro to modernize its signaling and communications system.

Milan (Italy), June 17, 2008 – GE -Transportation, a unit of the General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), has been awarded a €12 million contract to install its SSC automatic train protection system on the entire rail network of FERROVIENORD, the company announced today.

ERIE, Pennsylvania, June 11, 2008 – GE Marine announces that it will supply 12 V228 medium-speed diesel engines to Global Denizcilik Hizmetleri Ltd Şti, Istanbul, Turkey. The engines will be used for six tugboats being built by Uzmar Shipbuilding Industry and Trade Inc., Istanbul. Global Denizcilik Hizmetleri Ltd Şti is GE’s engine distributor in Turkey.

FAIRFIELD, Connecticut (May 20, 2008) – GE and the C-MAR Group will team to demonstrate the feasibility of a new hybrid tugboat technology that will offer customers fuel savings along with significantly reduced emissions both companies announced today.

Press Release - April 11, 2008

ERIE, Pennsylvania (April 7, 2008) – GE Marine announced it will provide Conrad Industries, Inc., Morgan City, La., with two 8 cylinder V228 medium-speed diesel engines through NREC Power Systems, a GE authorized dealer. The engines will power a passenger/vehicle ferry designed by Alan C. McClure Associates, Inc. and Schuller & Allan LLC, both of Houston, Texas. The ferry is being built by Conrad Industries for the Texas Department of Transportation, Austin.

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Press Release - January 18, 2008