Mapna Locomotive Company

What Mapna Locomotive Company does

Mapna Locomotive Company (legal name: Mapna Locomotive Engineering and Manufacturing Company / شرکت مهندسی و ساخت لکوموتیو مپنا) is Iran's leading domestic manufacturer of diesel-electric locomotives and a wholly-owned subsidiary of MAPNA Group, headquartered in Karaj, Alborz Province. Founded in 2006 as a joint venture with the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, the company became fully owned by MAPNA Group in 2008. The company designs and manufactures a portfolio of freight, passenger, tunnel, and shunting locomotives (MAP30 at 4000 HP, MAP24 at 3300 HP, Iran Safir ER24, TL45 tunnel, MAP06 shunting), the MP610 16-cylinder diesel engine, multiple bogie platforms (MAP24, LRV, MAP300S metro, GT26), in-house control systems, and HVAC systems, achieving over 90% localization in key products.

The company's underlying technology stack is built on AC-AC traction control, PLM-based product development managing over 40,000 unique parts, fabricated bogie designs compliant with EN 14363/UIC 518 standards, and diesel engine manufacturing developed via reverse engineering. Core technology was acquired through technology transfer partnerships with Siemens (Iran Safir ER24, 2006 onwards) and PROSE (MAP24 bogie, 2014), supplemented by a heavy engine test cell laboratory, mobile hydraulic pulling equipment, and wheel set assembly infrastructure. The company holds IRIS Silver certification (2023), a benchmark achieved by only ~5% of railway industry firms worldwide.

Commercially, Mapna Locomotive generates revenue through four streams: (1) hardware sales of new locomotives, diesel engines, and components; (2) maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation services for installed fleets including Alstom and GT26 locomotives; (3) component and parts supply for OEMs and aftermarket; and (4) EPC engineering services for metro and rail infrastructure projects. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting government railway authorities (Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, Tehran Urban and Suburban Railway, Mashhad Urban Railway, Bangladeshi Railways) and large industrial enterprises (Mobarakeh Steel, Chadormalu Mining), with contract-based pricing through competitive bidding and direct negotiations on multi-year terms. Customer concentration is high, anchored on state-owned railway and state-linked industrial buyers within Iran.

Name

Mapna Locomotive Company

Legal name

Mapna Locomotive Engineering and Manufacturing Company (شرکت مهندسی و ساخت لکوموتیو مپنا)

Website

https://mapnalocomotive.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Mapna Locomotive Company is Iran's leading domestic manufacturer of diesel-electric locomotives, designing and producing freight, passenger, tunnel, and shunting locomotives, diesel engines, and bogies. A MAPNA Group subsidiary, it serves the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, heavy industry clients, and urban transit operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Railway Locomotive Manufacturing

NAICS

Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing (3365), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

Railroad Equipment (3743), Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Locomotive Maintenance & Overhaul (TLAKAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Traction Motor, Generator & Electrical Rotating Equipment Repair (TLAKAIAE), Powertrain, Engine & Drivetrain Parts Distribution (New/Reman) (TLAKAOAE)

Keywords

• Railway locomotive manufacturing
• Diesel-electric locomotives
• Locomotive engineering services
• Rail infrastructure components
• Freight passenger locomotives

Headquarters

HQ city

Karaj

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Locomotive Manufacturing and Sales: Design, manufacturing, and sale of freight and passenger locomotives including MAP24, MAP30, and tunnel locomotives to railways and industrial customers
2. Maintenance and Repair Services: Overhaul, reconstruction, and maintenance services for locomotive fleets including Alstom locomotive reconstruction and GT26 locomotive rehabilitation
3. Component and Parts Supply: Supply of locomotive components including diesel engines, generators, bogies, and control systems for original manufacturing and aftermarket support
4. Engineering Services: Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for railway infrastructure projects including metro systems and electrification

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mapna Locomotive Company designs, manufactures, and sells diesel-electric locomotives (MAP30 4000 HP heavy freight, MAP24 3300 HP freight, Iran Safir ER24 passenger, TL45 tunnel, MAP06 shunting), along with the MP610 diesel engine, multiple bogie types, in-house control systems and HVAC, plus comprehensive fleet repair, overhaul, and rehabilitation services for railways and heavy-industry operators. It is Iran's only domestic producer with full locomotive design, supply-chain, and after-sales maintenance capability, achieving over 90% localization on flagship products.

Product overview

MAPNA Locomotive Company (MLC) is a locomotive engineering and manufacturing company and Iran's most specialized rail industry unit, offering a portfolio of locomotives, diesel engines, bogies, control systems, and rail services. Its product line includes the domestically designed MAP30 (4000 HP heavy freight) and MAP24 (3300 HP freight) locomotives; the Iran Safir ER24 passenger locomotive built via Siemens technology transfer; the TL45 tunnel locomotive for metro construction; the MAP06 shunting locomotive; the MP610 (4000 HP) diesel engine; and a range of bogies including MAP24, LRV, Metro (MAP300S), and GT26 types. The company also designs and manufactures control systems and HVAC systems in-house. Services include fleet repair/overhaul, wheel-set assembly, painting, mobile hydraulic pulling equipment (OCTOPUS), and a heavy engine test cell laboratory. MLC also has an electric locomotive design program underway. All products are adapted to Iran's climate conditions and designed for operation across the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MAP30 Heavy Freight Locomotive A domestically designed and manufactured heavy freight diesel-electric locomotive with 4000 HP (3000 kW) output and AC/AC transmission, using a Co-Co axle arrangement and full local manufacture of traction motors, compressors, generators, and AC control system, built to operate on Iran's rail network in extreme weather conditions.
• MAP24 Freight Locomotive A domestically designed 3300 HP freight diesel-electric locomotive adapted to Iran's climate conditions, operable across all Iranian railway lines and regions, with over 90% of parts designed and produced domestically.
• Iran Safir (ER24) Passenger Locomotive A passenger diesel-electric locomotive produced via technology transfer from Siemens, featuring an EP electro-pneumatic brake system, HEP train power supply, advanced bogies capable of 160 km/h, common rail fuel injection diesel engine, and AC-AC control system, with over 50% localization.
• MP610 Diesel Engine A 16-cylinder diesel engine (16V MP610 / Roston RK215) with 4000 HP output developed via reverse engineering as one of the engines used in the MAP30 locomotive, manufactured domestically in Iran.
• Tunnel Locomotive TL45 A 45-ton diesel hydrostatic tunnel locomotive designed and built for metro infrastructure construction, capable of operating on slopes up to 55 per thousand (versus 30 per thousand on standard railways) and deployed in Mashhad and Tabriz metro projects.
• MAP06 Shunting Locomotive A shunting locomotive designed for moving equipment within and between railway stations, compact and maneuverable for yard operations.
• MAP24 Bogie A domestically designed and fabricated bogie for the MAP24 locomotive, designed in collaboration with PROSE, with optimized dynamics per EN 14363 and UIC 518 standards, manufactured via welding (per EN 13749) instead of casting, supporting axle loads up to 20.5 tonnes and speeds up to 105-120 km/h.
• LRV Bogie (Light Rail Vehicle Bogie) A motorized bogie developed via reverse engineering for the Mashhad Urban Railway Line 1 LRV fleet of 60 units, designed in-house for light rail vehicle applications.
• Metro Bogie MAP300S A bogie for metro wagons developed by MAPNA Locomotive with competitive pricing and engineering advantages in system integration and manufacturing.
• GT26 Bogie Design and manufacturing of frame and bolster for the GT26 bogie using a product-based welding method, achieving technical knowledge transfer for two key bogie components in support of GT26 locomotive rehabilitation.
• Locomotive Control System In-house designed control system for DC diesel-electric locomotives using standard, up-to-date algorithms and components, providing high quality and availability and significantly reducing cost compared with imported equivalents.
• Locomotive HVAC System Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning system designed and built domestically using local copper coil manufacturing capability and in-house electrical and control engineering, localized for freight locomotive use.
• Fleet Repair and Overhaul Services Comprehensive repair, overhaul, and rehabilitation services for various rail machines, including maintenance, general repairs, and complete renovation of rail fleets (such as Alstom locomotive reconstruction and GT26 locomotive rehabilitation).
• Wheel Set Assembly Major overhaul of wheel set assemblies for all types of rail machines, including wheel and axle disassembly/assembly, gear replacement, gearbox repair, bearing replacement, non-destructive testing, and dimensional/geometric quality control.
• Painting Services Sand-blasting cabins and paint booths for large and heavy parts as well as components and accessories, leveraging the company's specialized welding and painting capabilities.
• Mobile Hydraulic Puller (OCTOPUS) Mobile hydraulic wheel/gear pulling equipment for railway fleet maintenance, capable of applying 100-ton axial force for demounting wheels and gears from axles, used in wheel/axle/bogie component exchange workshops. Award-winning provincial first-place design.
• Heavy Engine Test Cell Laboratory Services Heavy engine dynamometer test facility capable of testing engines up to 3600 kW (~4800 HP), used for testing diesel and gas-fueled stationary engines for power generation, CHP, and mechanical drive applications, as well as marine engines, building facility engines, and rebuilt locomotives before installation.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PROSE (Switzerland)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2014Design consultation partnership for MAP24 bogie development. PROSE provided technical consulting for dynamic optimization based on European standards EN 14363 and UIC 518 to improve bogie performance.
• Siemens AGcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2006Technology transfer partnership for Iran Safir (ER24) passenger locomotive. Transfer of diesel-electric locomotive technology with over 40% initial localization target, achieved to over 50%. Includes advanced features like EP brake system, HEP power supply, and AC-AC control system.
• Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (راه آهن ج.ا.ایران)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership for locomotive supply and rehabilitation projects including 50 Alstom locomotive reconstruction, GT26 rehabilitation, and new locomotive development (MAP30, MAP24).
• MAPNA Group Subsidiary CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntra-group collaboration with affiliated companies including Mapna Turbine, Mapna Blade, Alborz Turbine for component manufacturing and supply chain integration.
• Oghab Group (عقاب افشان)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership for electric bus design and manufacturing in Iran. MAPNA Group and Oghab Group signed cooperation agreement for commercial electric vehicle development based on localization of related technologies.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CRRC Corporation Limited: The world's largest rail equipment manufacturer, offering freight and passenger locomotives, metros, and trams across global markets. Comparable to MLC as a full-line locomotive OEM operating at much greater scale, with technology and product portfolio breadth far exceeding MLC's domestic focus.
• Wabtec Corporation: Global rail equipment and services provider (formerly GE Transportation, now Wabtec). Comparable in freight locomotive platforms (including legacy GE designs MLC has rebuilt), bogie and drivetrain components, and rail services — overlapping with MLC's parts and overhaul business.
• Hitachi Rail: Global rail integrator offering rolling stock, signaling, and traction systems (including the legacy Ansaldo Breda and ABB portfolios). Comparable to MLC on AC traction control systems, bogie design, and signaling/electrification work on Tehran Metro Line 6.
• Progress Rail (Caterpillar): Diesel-electric locomotive and rail services arm of Caterpillar, supplying EMD locomotives, bogies, and aftermarket services. Comparable on diesel-electric propulsion engineering and on the heavy engine test/overhaul capabilities MLC has built out.

Direct peers

• Alstom SA: Global rolling stock OEM headquartered in France; MLC is actively rebuilding 50 Alstom locomotives for IRI Railways via technology transfer. Direct comparable in locomotive platforms (including the AC traction architectures MLC licenses locally) and in service/overhaul offerings.
• Stadler Rail: Swiss manufacturer of locomotives, metros, trams, and passenger trains. Comparable on diesel and electric locomotives, customer profile (national railways and regional operators), and aftermarket/overhaul services that complement new-build revenue.
• Hyundai Rotem: South Korean manufacturer of locomotives, high-speed trains, metros, and LRVs with active export business in emerging markets. Comparable as a national rail OEM broadening into adjacent electric and electrified transit — a strategic direction MLC has signaled with its electric locomotive program.
• Transmashholding (TMH): Russia's largest rail equipment manufacturer producing freight and passenger locomotives, multiple-unit trains, and rail services. Closest geographic/category comparable to MLC: a national champion serving a restricted-access market with strong localization mandate and government-anchored demand.
• Siemens Mobility: Headquartered in Germany; MLC's Iran Safir (ER24) passenger locomotive is built via technology transfer from Siemens for diesel-electric propulsion. Direct comparable in diesel-electric passenger locomotives and signaling/electrification systems where MLC also competes.

Regional players

• Vossloh AG: European-headquartered rail infrastructure and rail services specialist focused on switches, fastening systems, and rail services. Comparable to MLC's wheel-set, bogie, and rail-services portfolio — particularly relevant as MLC scales aftermarket revenue from its installed base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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