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FOR RELEASE: November 22, 2005
 

BHP Billiton Places Additional Order
for Electro-Motive SD70ACe Locomotives High Traction Locomotives
for Iron Ore Mining Operations in Australia


LaGrange, Illinois - Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. announced today that BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty. Ltd. (BHPBIO) will take delivery in early 2007 of ten SD70ACe locomotives for use in mining operations in northwest Australia. This follows on the heels of a recent order for 14 locomotives of the same type.

Electro-Motive's SD70ACe model, which meets the strict U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) emissions standards, has been developed for the North American freight locomotive market as well as other heavy haul railways around the world. This model uses the highly reliable 710 Series diesel engine and is rated at 4,300 traction horsepower. The SD70ACe employs an AC (Alternating Current) traction system to develop high wheel-rail traction for heavy haul service. For this order, EMD is designing an isolated cab to improve operator comfort, demonstrating an emphasis on continuous product improvement for its customers.

According to Frank Ward, Regional Vice President of International Sales for Electro-Motive, "We are delighted that BHPBIO has expressed further confidence in EMD by placing an additional order for EMD products. BHPBIO has chosen the energy-efficient, low-emissions SD70ACe locomotive for its operations. It means a great deal to EMD to enjoy the trust of this key customer."

The locomotives will be built by Electro-Motive in London, Ontario, Canada. EDI Rail, a division of Downer EDI Limited, sold the locomotives and will commission and support them in service. EDI Rail represents Electro-Motive in Australia and also manufactures and maintains locomotives with Electro-Motive technology.
 
About Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc.:
Founded in 1922, Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. is one of two U.S. original equipment manufacturers of diesel-electric locomotives. Headquartered in LaGrange, Illinois, with additional facilities in London, Ontario, EMD designs, manufactures and sells diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications and has sold its products in more than 70 countries worldwide. The Company is the only diesel-electric locomotive manufacturer to have produced more than 70,000 engines and has the largest installed base of diesel-electric locomotives in both North America and internationally. In addition to its locomotive manufacturing activities, EMD has an extensive aftermarket business offering customers replacement parts and a range of value-added services for its locomotives. The Company is also a global provider of diesel engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land-based oil well drilling rigs, and stationary power generation. In April 2005, Greenbriar Equity Group LLC, Berkshire Partners LLC, and certain related parties acquired EMD from General Motors Corporation. Additional information may be found at www.EMDiesels.com.
 
About Greenbriar Equity Group:
Greenbriar Equity Group LLC is focused exclusively on making private equity investments in the global transportation industry, including companies in freight and passenger transport, commercial aerospace, automotive, logistics, and related sectors. Greenbriar and Berkshire Partners have entered into a strategic joint venture and co-investment agreement to address certain transportation and related investment opportunities. Greenbriar manages $700 million of committed limited partner capital and co-investment commitments and, together with Berkshire, has access to more than $1 billion for investment in privately negotiated equity investments within the transportation industry. Additional information may be found at www.greenbriarequity.com.
 
About Berkshire Partners:
Berkshire Partners has invested in mid-sized private companies for the past twenty years through six investment funds with aggregate capital commitments of approximately $3.5 billion. The firm's investment strategy is to seek companies that have strong growth prospects and to partner with talented management teams who are interested in being owners of the companies they operate. Berkshire has developed specific industry experience in several areas including consumer products, industrial manufacturing, transportation, communications, business services, and retailing and related services. Berkshire has been an investor in over 80 operating companies with more than $13.0 billion of acquisition value and combined revenues in excess of $17.0 billion. Additional information may be found at www.berkshirepartners.com.
 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Contact: Scott Garman
+1 (708) 387-5041
scott.garman@EMDiesels.com