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‘Make in India’ export push! PM Modi flags off first state-of-the-art locomotive for Guinea from Bihar’s Marhowra plant – check top features
‘Make in India’ export push! PM Modi flags off first state-of-the-art locomotive for Guinea from Bihar’s Marhowra plant – check top features
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the first ‘Make in India’ for export diesel locomotive from the Marhowrah Diesel Locomotive Factory in Bihar, marking a big milestone in India’s rail manufacturing and export capabilities.Developed underneath the ‘Make in India’ initiative in partnership with Wabtec, the manufacturing facility will export 150 Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives to Guinea, supporting the Simandou iron ore mission in West Africa. The deal, price over Rs 3,000 crore ($345.9 million), was gained by means of international aggressive bidding.
5 issues to find out about ‘Make in India’ Indian Railways locomotives for Guinea
- The 4,500 HP locomotives characteristic AC propulsion, regenerative braking, and microprocessor-primarily based controls, guaranteeing environment friendly lengthy-haul freight operations. Their modular design simplifies upkeep and future upgrades.
- Each engine features a fireplace detection system, eco-pleasant emission compliance, and ergonomically designed cabins outfitted with a fridge, microwave, and waterless bathroom. For synchronised operations, they’re fitted with Distributed Power Wireless Control System (
DPWCS ). - The Marhowrah facility helps broad, commonplace, and Cape gauge tracks, making it appropriate with varied worldwide rail methods. Its versatile infrastructure has performed a important position in enabling export readiness.
- The locomotives shall be delivered over three years—37 items in FY 2024–25, 82 in FY 2025–26, and 31 in FY 2026–27.
- The manufacturing facility at the moment gives 285 direct jobs, whereas 1,200+ people are employed not directly. Across India, the three way partnership has created employment for over 2,100 individuals.
This initiative boosts India’s presence in the worldwide rail market and reinforces India-Africa cooperation, whereas additionally contributing to financial growth and industrial development in each areas.
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