Siemens Mobility awarded a €3 billion project in India – largest
"We are delighted to partner with Indian Railways and deliver one of the most powerful electric locomotives available. These new locomotives will help increase freight transport on one of the world''s largest rail networks, as they can replace between 500,000 to 800,000 trucks over their lifecycle.
Railways Launches Most Powerful ''Made In India'' Electric Locomotive
SUMMARY. The locomotive is powered by a 12K HP engine. India is the sixth country to have manufactured a high-powered electric locomotive. Railways is currently using 6,000 HP locomotives for
Alstom completes most powerful all-electric Make-In-India
This first locomotive is part of a 3.5 billion order comprising 800 electric double-section locomotives signed in 2015 which contributes to the Ministry of Railways public-private partnership programme to modernise the countrys rail infrastructure.
Siemens Wins Indian Railways'' 1200 Electric Locomotive Contract
Siemens Ltd. with a bid of Rs. 13,177 crore has emerged as the lowest bidder to manufacture, supply and maintain 1200 electric locomotives of 9000 HP (horse power) to the Indian Railways from Dahod, Gujarat. This contract is part of the Indian Railways'' electrification initiative to upgrade its electric locomotives from 6000HP to
Indian Railways rolls out 4500 HP Diesel Electric Locomotive
Indian Railways has successfully rolled out the new 4500 HP Diesel Electric Locomotive, which is futuristic, modern and equipped with the most advance traction system as well as locomotive control system in India, supplied by Siemens. produced locally in India to support Indian Railways endeavours of localization and cost
Loco production to cost nearly one-third of current prices
NEW DELHI: The Indian Railways has managed to slash the cost of new electric locomotives for freight movement by over two-third to Rs 11 crore per loco compared the current cost of over Rs 30 crore.
Price of Train and Engine to Build in India | Total Cost breakdown
The Indian Railways has recently slashed the cost of new electric locomotives for goods movement by over 2/3 to Rs 11 crore per loco against the previous cost cost of over Rs 30 crore. Cost of Indian LHB coaches. Sleeper class: 1.68 crore; General class: 1.67 crore; AC 3-tier: 2.36 crore; AC 2-tier: 2.30 crore; AC first class: 2.30
Siemens To Make India''s First 9000 HP Electric Loco For Indian
Rolling stock giants, Siemens, recently bagged a Rs 25,000 crore project of manufacturing 1,200 units of 9,000 horsepower (HP) electric locomotives from the Indian Railways. The German brand will make the India''s most powerful electric loco at the Dahod workshop under the Make in India initiative.
Electric Freight Locomotives of India: The WAG Series
Top Rated Power: 2900 hp. Top Speed: 80 kph. Weight: 85t; Tractive Effort: 30t; Axle Load: 21.3t. The WAG1 was India''s first dedicated Goods locomotive. The 50Hz Group/European Group/50 Cycles Group
Alstom delivers 300th WAG12B electric locomotive to Indian
As part of its contract worth €3.5 billion, Alstom is supplying 800 high-powered double-section locomotives of 12,000 HP (9 MW) for freight service. Designated by Indian Railways as WAG-12B, these locos are capable of hauling ~6,000 tonne rakes at a top speed of 120 km/hr. Marking the milestone delivery, the 300th e-loco was flagged off
Alstom delivers 300th WAG12B electric locomotive to
Designated by Indian Railways as WAG-12B, these locos are capable of hauling ~6,000 tonne rakes at a top speed of 120 km/hr. Marking the milestone delivery, the 300th e-loco was flagged off from
Indian Railways to buy 600 push-pull electric locomotives
The estimated cost of a locomotive is Rs 120 mln ($1.5 mln). In October 2023, CLW plant at Chittaranjan produced the first two WAP-5 electric locomotives for the Vande Sadharan push-pull passenger train, which is undergoing trials now.
Top 10 High Power Locomotives of Indian Railways
Diesel Locomotive and Electric Locomotive both are used by freight and passenger traffic routes in India. Indian locomotive class WAG-9 is the most powerful electric freight locomotive in Indian Railways. Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, Asansol Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi Bharat Heavy Electricals Electric Locomotive Factory,
Electric locomotive
Electric locomotives usually cost 20% less than diesel locomotives, their maintenance costs are 25–35% lower, and cost up to 50% less to run. (38,600 hp) on the "Shen 24" series of six section electric locomotives. India. Indian Railways WAP-7 class electric locomotive. All mainline electrified routes in India
Exploring the Art and Science of Locomotive Design in India
Electric locomotives revolutionized rail transport in India. In 1925, the first electric locomotive, the E/1, was introduced in Mumbai. This marked the beginning of a new era in locomotive design, characterized by cleaner and more efficient operations. The Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) in West Bengal became a prominent hub for the
Loco production to cost nearly one-third of current prices
India Business News: NEW DELHI: The Indian Railways has managed to slash the cost of new electric locomotives for freight movement by over two-third to Rs 11 crore per loc.
Railway electrification
History. Railway electrification is the development of powering trains and locomotives using electricity instead of diesel or steam power.The history of railway electrification dates back to the late 19th century when the first electric tramways were introduced in cities like Berlin, London, and New York City.. In 1895, the first railway in the world to be electrified was
India: rolling stock number by type 2022 | Statista
May 16, 2023. In financial year 2022, the Indian Railways total fleet strength witnessed an increase and reached 13,215 units. Whereas the number of diesel locomotives was decreasing, the number
India Electric Locomotives Market (2021
3.8 India Electric Locomotives Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2020 & 2027F. 4 India Electric Locomotives Market Dynamics. 4.1 Impact Analysis. 4.2 Market Drivers. 4.3 Market Restraints. 5 India Electric Locomotives Market Trends. 6 India Electric Locomotives Market, By Types. 6.1 India Electric Locomotives Market, By
Indian Railways inducts 100th 12000 HP WAG 12 B
These superior electric locomotives built under the ''Make-in-India'' initiative, are playing a key role in revolutionizing the freight movement in the country. It will help to decongest the saturated tracks by
All you need to know about India''s first high-speed electric locomotive
The overall project is for manufacturing of 800 double-section electric locomotives of 12000 HP for freight service and its associated maintenance for a period of 11 years. The scope also includes setting up of a manufacturing plant at Madhepura (Bihar) for building the e-locos and two maintenance depots at Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh and
What makes WAG-12B Indian Railways the most powerful
The WAG-12B electric locomotives are revolutionizing freight transportation in India by increasing speed and reducing maintenance costs. Tamal Nandi First Published 25 Sep 2023
Indian Railways rolls out 4500 HP Diesel Electric
Indian Railways has successfully rolled out the new 4500 HP Diesel Electric Locomotive, which is futuristic, modern and equipped with the most advance traction system as well as locomotive control system in
Indian Railways gets 1st indigenous 9,000 HP electric locomotive
Indian Railways gets its first ''Make in India'' 9,000 HP electric locomotive! In an engineering feat for the national transporter, the Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) has rolled out Indian
All you need to know about India''s first high-speed
The overall project is for manufacturing of 800 double-section electric locomotives of 12000 HP for freight service and its associated maintenance for a period of 11 years. The scope also includes setting up
Alstom delivers 300th WAG12B electric locomotive to
29 March 2023 – Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has successfully delivered 300electric locomotives to the Indian Railways. This marks a significant milestone in increasing the Indian Railways''
Alstom completes most powerful all-electric Make-In-India
20180311--Prima-with-logo--800x500.jpg. Alstom announced the completion of its first all-electric locomotive from its state-of-the-art locomotive facility at Madhepura in the State of Bihar [1], on schedule.
All you need to know about India''s first high-speed
12,000 HP engine. With the launch, India will join an elite list countries, including Russia, China, Germany and Sweden, that have 12,000 HP and above capacity electric locomotives.
Indian Railways to buy 600 push-pull electric locomotives
The estimated cost of a locomotive is Rs 120 mln ($1.5 mln). In October 2023, CLW plant at Chittaranjan produced the first two WAP-5 electric locomotives for the Vande Sadharan push-pull passenger train, which is undergoing trials now. This train is positioned as a more affordable version of the Vande Bharat trains. Follow us on
Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)
The cost of these locomotives has been progressively coming down from the original import cost of Rs. 22 cr. (excluding custom duties) through indigenisation initiatives. CLW has so far manufactured 40 locomotives with indigenisation of major items and the cost
How Much Do Locomotives Cost? | Worldwide Rails
A diesel locomotive could cost from $500,000-$2 million. While an electric locomotive could cost more than $6 million. Price depends on whether it is powered by AC or DC traction, how much horsepower it has, or what electronics it is equipped with. As with many modes of transportation, technology has greatly enhanced the capabilities and
Make in India moves a step closer to greener railways
Ling Fang, Senior Vice-President - Asia-Pacific of Alstom, who have recently delivered its first electric locomotive to India, discusses the first ''Made in India'' electric locomotive, and how Alstom is helping Indian Railways to become world''s first 100 per cent green rail system.
Siemens Mobility awarded a €3 billion project in India –
Siemens Mobility has received an order for 1,200 locomotives of 9,000 horsepower (HP) from Indian Railways, marking the single largest locomotive order in the history of Siemens Mobility and
What is the cost of Indian railway engines?
But still they are under service as well until the 3 Phasors totally takes over the Electric Territory. So the cost of these locomotives are: WAP-5: This 6000 HP locomotive is a variant of Swiss Lok 2000 locomotive of Switzerland. Brought into India under Transfer Technology Pact. The very first ten locomotives of WAP-5, ranging
Alstom delivers the 100th electric locomotive of 12,000
As part of the contract worth €3.5 billion won in 2015, the company will be supplying 800 fully electric high-powered double-section locomotives of 12,000 HP (9 MW) for freight service, capable of hauling
India''s Loco Project: Alstom, Siemens Race To Make 9000 HP
Two rolling stock giants - Alstom and Siemens - have entered in the race to bag over Rs 20,000 crore project of manufacturing 9,000 horsepower (HP) electric locomotives at Dahod workshop