three states where we found locomotive industry
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Railway Locomotives and Coach Factory of India
Indian Railway presently uses diesel and electric locomotives. Steam locomotives were used in India a few years ago but now they are used only for the heritage trains. A locomotive is also called loco or engine. In this article, today we are discussing about manufacturing factories of Indian Locomotives.
1. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) owned and founded by the Government of India, is an engineering and manufacturing company based in New Delhi, India. Established in 1964, BHEL is India's largest power plant equipment manufacturer.
The company has supplied thousands of Electric Locomotives, DE Locomotives, Electric Multiple Units, Track Maintenance Machines to Indian Railway. BHEL-made WAG7 of Erode Loco shed hauling freight.
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Locomotives:
WAP-7 : 6350 hp, 25 kV AC, Broad Gauge (B.G.), passenger locomotive, 140 km/hr, 3-phase technology.
WAP-5 : 5400 hp, 25 kV AC, Broad Gauge (B.G.), passenger locomotive, 160 km/hr / 200 km/hr, 3-phase technology.
WAG-9 : 6350 hp, 25 kV AC, Broad Gauge (B.G.), freight locomotive,100 km/hr, 3-phase technology.
WAG-7 : 5000 hp, 25 kV AC, Broad Gauge (B.G.), 1.676 m, freight locomotive, 120 km/hr, Tap changer/DC Traction Motor technology.
WAP-4 : 5350 hp, 25 kV AC, Broad Gauge (B.G.), 1.676 m, passenger locomotive, Max. Operating speed 140 km/hr, Tap changer/DC Traction Motor technology.