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5 days ago
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Indian PM inaugurates first of new D9-9000 HP electric locomotive
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has 'flagged off' the first of the 1,200 Siemens Mobility D9-9000 HP electric locomotives manufactured at the Indian Railways factory in Dahod, Gujarat. According to an Indian Express report, the D9 is the 'second most powerful' locomotive of the Indian Railways following the 12,000 horsepower WAG-12B. In January 2023, Siemens Mobility was awarded a €3bn ($3.40bn) order from Indian Railways for 1,200 electric freight locomotives. The contract included the design, engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance of a total of 1,200 locomotives of this type. Key components for the project are produced at Siemens' facilities in Nashik, Aurangabad, and Mumbai, with the final assembly taking place in Dahod. The Dahod factory, which Siemens Mobility boasted was built in less than two years, features a virtual reality-based safety training, a locomotive simulator, and loco-shunters to enhance operational efficiency. The project entailed an investment of Rs6.45bn ($75.5m) for building the manufacturing workshop and an estimated Rs207.6bn ($2.43bn) for producing the 1,200 high-horsepower electric freight locomotives over the next 11 years, resulting in a total project cost of Rs214.05bn ($2.50bn). The locomotives can reach speeds of up to 120km/h with a haulage capacity of 5,800t. Siemens Mobility will oversee maintenance for the locomotives over the operational lifespan of 35 years. The locomotives are integrated with Siemens' Railigent X platform, which facilitates predictive maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and availability. Additionally, these are equipped with advanced digital tracking systems, the Kavach safety system, and environmentally friendly propulsion technology. Siemens Mobility CEO Michael Peter said: 'Prime Minister Modi's visit marks a proud milestone in our journey to deliver 1,200 high-performance electric locomotives for India. 'After two years of intense planning, engineering, and international collaboration, we are now entering full production mode - with our teams in Nashik, Aurangabad, Mumbai, and Dahod making this vision a reality.' Recently, Siemens established a long-term framework for rail infrastructure and maintenance with Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), continuing its century-long presence in Ireland. "Indian PM inaugurates first of new D9-9000 HP electric locomotive" was originally created and published by Railway Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
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5 days ago
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Indian PM inaugurates first of new D9-9000 HP electric locomotive
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has 'flagged off' the first of the 1,200 Siemens Mobility D9-9000 HP electric locomotives manufactured at the Indian Railways factory in Dahod, Gujarat. According to an Indian Express report, the D9 is the 'second most powerful' locomotive of the Indian Railways following the 12,000 horsepower WAG-12B. In January 2023, Siemens Mobility was awarded a €3bn ($3.40bn) order from Indian Railways for 1,200 electric freight locomotives. The contract included the design, engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance of a total of 1,200 locomotives of this type. Key components for the project are produced at Siemens' facilities in Nashik, Aurangabad, and Mumbai, with the final assembly taking place in Dahod. The Dahod factory, which Siemens Mobility boasted was built in less than two years, features a virtual reality-based safety training, a locomotive simulator, and loco-shunters to enhance operational efficiency. The project entailed an investment of Rs6.45bn ($75.5m) for building the manufacturing workshop and an estimated Rs207.6bn ($2.43bn) for producing the 1,200 high-horsepower electric freight locomotives over the next 11 years, resulting in a total project cost of Rs214.05bn ($2.50bn). The locomotives can reach speeds of up to 120km/h with a haulage capacity of 5,800t. Siemens Mobility will oversee maintenance for the locomotives over the operational lifespan of 35 years. The locomotives are integrated with Siemens' Railigent X platform, which facilitates predictive maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and availability. Additionally, these are equipped with advanced digital tracking systems, the Kavach safety system, and environmentally friendly propulsion technology. Siemens Mobility CEO Michael Peter said: 'Prime Minister Modi's visit marks a proud milestone in our journey to deliver 1,200 high-performance electric locomotives for India. 'After two years of intense planning, engineering, and international collaboration, we are now entering full production mode - with our teams in Nashik, Aurangabad, Mumbai, and Dahod making this vision a reality.' Recently, Siemens established a long-term framework for rail infrastructure and maintenance with Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), continuing its century-long presence in Ireland. "Indian PM inaugurates first of new D9-9000 HP electric locomotive" was originally created and published by Railway Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Siemens made locomotive to be exported: Modi inaugurates 9,000 hp Made in India loco in Dahod
PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi Monday inaugurated the first 9,000 horsepower locomotive manufactured at the rolling stock workshop facility in Dahod. The locomotive, called D9, is the second most powerful locomotive of the Indian Railways after the 12,000 horsepower WAG-12B. Once 'counted among the 100 backward districts in the country', Modi said Dahod now finds itself on the world map. 'Made in India locomotives from Dahod will also now be exported to various countries across the world… It will also generate employment in the tribal region and support ancillary industries,' he said. Over the next 11 years, the Dahod facility is expected to produce 1,200 electric freight locomotives at a total estimated cost of Rs 21,405 crore. At present, the Railways has around 12,000 electric locomotives. While the Prime Minister laid the foundation of new loco unit in Dahod on April 20, 2022, German engineering giant Siemens bagged the contract for manufacturing and maintenance of these locomotives employing Railways manpower at four depots viz., Visakhapatnam, Raipur, Kharagpur and Pune, for 35 years. Modi said India used to buy railway coaches from abroad. 'Now the money is ours, the work is ours and the result is ours. Today, India has become a big exporter in the world for railway manufacturing. Coaches of metro trains in Australia are made in Gujarat… In London, France, Mexico, Spain, Germany and Italy, too, Made in India railway products are in use. Our passenger coaches are in Mozambique, Sri Lanka and other countries,' he said. The 9,000 horsepower locomotives are planned to be used primarily on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor to increase the average speed of trains to around 50-60 kmph compared with the existing 20-25 kmph. They have an AC cabin for the loco pilot and a toilet as well. These locomotives can carry 4,500 tonnes of cargo in double stack configuration at the maximum speed of 75 kmph. These locomotives will be equipped with regenerative braking systems, and are being designed to reduce energy consumption. The ministry is collaborating with local engineering colleges for specialised training and skilled workforce, a Railways official said. 'The whole initiative is part of 'Make in India', which will boost domestic manufacturing. The locomotive will enhance the line capacity by increasing the speed. It will generate over 10,000 direct and indirect jobs,' the official said. The Prime Minister also inaugurated doubling work at Anand-Godhra, Mehsana-Palanpur, Rajkot-Hadmatiya rail lines as well as the electrification of the 107-km Sabarmati-Botad rail line and the gauge conversion of Kalol-Kadi-Katosan rail line, amounting to Rs 2,287 crore works. Modi pointed out when he laid the foundation stone at Dahod three years ago, some people said nothing would be built here and the foundation stone was an election gimmick. 'But you see, today, the first locomotive is ready. I just flagged off the locomotive… We have also achieved 100% electrification of Gujarat's rail network… My dream of seeing Dahod transform before my eyes has come true,' he said. The Prime Minister also flagged off the Vande Bharat Express between Veraval and Ahmedabad and an Express train between Valsad and Dahod stations.
