DMW rolls out first three-phase WAG-9HC electric locomotive

Tribune News Service

Patiala, March 25

The Diesel Loco Modernisation Works (DMW) has manufactured and rolled out its first state-of-the-art computer-controlled 6000 HP 3-phase freight WAG-9HC locomotive. “The project has been completed under the ‘Make in India’ initiative,” officials said.

“The 3-phase electric locomotives cut down on carbon emissions as they are more energy efficient and regenerate electrical energy while braking by converting kinetic energy into electrical energy and feeding it back to the Railway OHE network for powering other nearby electric engines in the network. They also help saving traction energy cost,” officials added.

“The locomotive weighs 132 tonnes and has higher starting tractive effort of 510 kN. It has a maximum speed of 100 Kmph under specified conditions of railway track. It is equipped with state-of-the-art IGBT based energy efficient power converters as well as auxiliary converters,” officials said.

“The crew cabins are fully air conditioned. Both cabins are equipped with roof mounted cab ACs. The locomotives can be used in multi-operation to enhance haulage,” officials added.