DMW produces record cars

Patiala, April 1

The Diesel Loco Modernisation Works (DMW) has achieved the highest-ever production level of new electric locomotives and diesel electric tower cars (DETCs). Officials said despite pandemic restrictions, the DMW produced a record number of 53 WAP-7 passenger locos, 3 WAG-9HC freight locos, 77 DETCs (diesel electric tower cars) and one WAG-10 converted electric loco during the financial year.

The DMW supplied 144 motorised bogies and 122 motorised wheel sets to the Zonal Railways. Officials said the DMW achieved a total production output of Rs1,735 crore during the year. — TNS