Alstom and Indian Railways mark five years of signing largest FDI in railway sector

Alstom and Indian Railways mark five years of signing largest FDI in railway sector

In 2015, Alstom bagged the order to supply 800 double-section electric locomotives of 12,000 HP to improve freight movement.

2020 marked five years since Alstom won the contract (worth €3.5 billion) from Indian Railways to supply 800 fully electric super powered double-section locomotives of 12,000 HP capable of hauling ~6000 tonnes at a top speed of 120 kmph.

Planned to be deployed for operations on major freight routes, including the Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs), “these e-Locos are transforming the heavy freight transportation landscape of India”, said Alstom.

Certified by the Ministry of Railways and Commissioner of Railway Safety/RDSO earlier last year, the first WAG 12B e-Loco was inducted for commercial services in May 2020.

So far, Alstom has successfully manufactured and delivered 50 such e-Locos to the Indian Railways. These e-Locos have covered close to 2 million kilometres on the railway network.

For more information visit www.alstom.com

4th January 2021