India exports 6 Make-in-India 3000 HP cape Gauge locomotive to Mozambique

New Delhi March 11: Under the Aatmnirbhar Bharat initiative, Union Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal slagged off the 3000 HP cape Gauge locomotive was indigenously developed by the Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) for export to Mozambique. It will boost the Indo-African relationship.

 

The launch ceremony was held through video conferencing, and speaking on the occasion, Goyal said, “under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership and his commitment to further strengthen African-Indian relations, we will work as Mozambique’s trusted partner”.

 

With that India exported the first batch of two locomotives as part of the total order of six locomotives, which are 3000 HP cape gauge locomotives, as well as 90 stainless steel passenger coaches to Mozambique.

 

He added that, with significant innovation, re-modeling & up-gradation, Indian Railways wishes to become the preferred supplier for Mozambique & countries around the world for all their requirements.

 

"We are willing to support further development of rail network in Mozambique. By 2030, we plan to become a net-zero Railway & power our entire electricity requirements with renewable energy. We will be the first large railway in the world to become 100% electric traction driven," he added.

 

 

In the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat, these cape gauge diesel locos have been designed in India, made in India, and financed by the country. The locomotives are developed indigenously by the Banaras Locomotive Works and are being exported by Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) Limited, an Indian Railways' public sector undertaking (PSU).

 

According to the press release, the locomotives is capable of hauling 2255 ton at 100 kmph at the level track and maximum tractive effort of 400N. The driver cabin of this locomotive is Noise Vibration and Harshness standard-compliant having very good acoustics. The loco's equipped with Computer Controlled Brake system (CCB 2.0) for ensuring the highest safety standards, reliability, and maintainability. This is BLW’s first cape gauge loco built with an AC-AC traction system. It has a larger fuel tank of 6,000 liters for longer operation and stainless steel pipes have been used for ensuring corrosion resistance.