Project News Detail
| Project No : | 204299 |
|---|---|
| Project Title : | Alstom Delivers 500th Electric Locomotive to Indian Railways in India |
| Company Name : | Alstom Limited |
| Project Detail : | Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has successfully delivered 500 electric locomotives to the Indian Railways. The fully India-made Prima T8 WAG12B e-locomotive was flagged off from Alstom’s manufacturing facility in Madhepura, Bihar, in the presence of Indian Railways’ Chief Administrative Officer Manish Kumar and senior officials from Alstom. This milestone is part of a 3.5 billion Euro contract under which Alstom is supplying 800 high-powered, double-section Prima T8 locomotives with 12,000 HP (9 MW) for freight service. The WAG-12B locomotives can haul around 6,000-tonne rakes at speeds of up to 120 kph. To ensure high availability and cost-effective maintenance, Alstom has set up two ultramodern maintenance depots in Saharanpur and Nagpur, employing predictive technologies. The Madhepura manufacturing facility, built under a joint venture between Alstom and Indian Railways, is one of India’s largest integrated greenfield railway plants, with an annual production capacity of 120 locomotives. With 90 percent localisation, the WAG-12B locomotives are equipped with IGBT-based propulsion technology, significantly reducing energy consumption through regenerative braking. "Our WAG 12B electric locomotives powered by cutting-edge technology are fully manufactured in India and provide enhanced speed, efficiency, and reliability of freight haulage across the country. The delivery of our 500th e-loco underscores our commitment to modernise India's railway infrastructure, especially for freight, thereby driving economic growth," Managing Director, Alstom India, Olivier Loison said. |
| Project Location : | Madhepura - Bihar - India |
| Project Estimation : | Refer Document |
| Status : | Announced |