Progress Rail (A Caterpillar Company)

Progress Rail’s Muncie facility is a cornerstone of the city’s modern economy, operating out of a massive 740,000-square-foot campus that revitalized the local industrial landscape. As a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. and one of Muncie’s top 10 employers, the plant serves as the global production hub for EMD® (Electro-Motive Diesel) locomotives. The facility supports a diverse workforce of roughly 600 professionals—ranging from high-precision welders and painters to mechanical engineers—and even features its own on-site IU Health clinic to support employee wellness.

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While rooted in Muncie’s manufacturing tradition, the facility is now a leader in the global shift toward sustainable transportation. It is the primary site for the development and assembly of the EMD® Joule, a fully battery-electric locomotive that represents the "green" future of the rail industry. For those relocating to the area, Progress Rail serves as a primary "receipt" of Muncie’s economic stability, proving that the city has successfully transitioned from its historic glass-and-gas roots into a high-tech hub for international engineering and logistics.

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