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Indian Railways commissions next batch of 12,000‑HP WAG‑12 electric freight locomotives
The Indian Railways successfully rolled out the latest batch of domestically built 12,000‑horsepower WAG‑12 electric locomotives, adding new power for heavy freight operations.
Indian Railways has successfully placed the next batch of WAG‑12 electric locomotives on the tracks. The locomotives, each rated at 12,000 horsepower, are the most powerful freight engines built in India to date.
The rollout marks the completion of the latest production run of the domestically manufactured units, reinforcing the railway’s push to increase hauling capacity for bulk cargo.
With the new engines entering service, the network is expected to handle heavier loads more efficiently, reducing turnaround times for freight consignments across the country.
The deployment underscores the success of the Make‑in‑India initiative in the rail sector, showcasing indigenous engineering capabilities in high‑power locomotive design.
The rollout marks the completion of the latest production run of the domestically manufactured units, reinforcing the railway’s push to increase hauling capacity for bulk cargo.
With the new engines entering service, the network is expected to handle heavier loads more efficiently, reducing turnaround times for freight consignments across the country.
The deployment underscores the success of the Make‑in‑India initiative in the rail sector, showcasing indigenous engineering capabilities in high‑power locomotive design.