Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited has achieved a major landmark by securing the largest ever contract in the transportation business segment. The order for the manufacture and supply of 150 electric locomotives has been placed on BHEL by Indian Railways.
Valued at INR 9,900 Million, the order for 150 numbers 5000 HP 25 kV AC mainline electric locomotives (type WAG -7) is also the highest value single order received by BHEL from Indian Railways, till date. With this, Indian Railways have reposed their confidence in BHEL’s capabilities and technological excellence.
BHEL is already executing an order for 50 numbers of similar rating locomotives for Indian Railways and the present order is in addition to the ongoing order. The company will manufacture and supply these locos at the rate of 50 per year from its Jhansi unit.
Significantly, these locomotives will have many firsts like ergonomically designed AC cabins for the comfort of drivers; tri-plate console for brake system resulting in compact and clean layout; state-of-the art cable management system with EPDM modules etc.
In the area of transportation, BHEL is the leading supplier of traction equipment and electric locomotives to Indian Railways. The company is gearing up to meet the emerging demand in the transportation segment, which is expected to grow exponentially due to Indian Railways’ plans for capacity enhancements both in rolling stocks as well as Rail network
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Friday, September 11, 2009
BHEL bags 150 electric locomotives order from Indian Railways
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