VARANASI: Prime Minister Narenda Modi is prone to flag-off the arena's first electric engine converted from diesel locomotive on December 29.
This unique locomotive has been modified on the Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW), a production unit of Indian Railways in Varanasi. The DLW has started preparations for the flagging off rite throughout PM's consult with to the town, despite the fact that they're still to obtain legitimate communique in this regard. Two units of previous diesel locomotives of 2600HP each and every had been converted into 10,000HP freight locomotive by DLW engineers the usage of indigenous technology below the Make In India initiative, mentioned DLW leader public family members officer Nitin Mehrotra. "It is for the first time ever in the world that two old diesel locos have been successfully converted into electric loco," Mehrotra mentioned.
The feat was accomplished in document time with the assistance of engineers from Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL). The paintings started in December 2017 and was completed in February 28 followed by testing for safety and additional improvement. It was a challenging process as there have been no precedence of this type of paintings and enjoy to be had anywhere on this planet, the CPRO added.
According to railway government, the conversion of diesel locomotive into electric electric loco has now not most effective created a historical past however has additionally proved to be cost efficient as it was finished at part of the rehabilitation cost of previous locos. Only the ones 18-year-old diesel locomotives were taken for conversion that have been due for mid-life rehabilitation. The rehabilitation of an previous engine prices round Rs five to 6 crore, whilst the price of conversion is round Rs 2.five to three crore. Besides, it might be environment-friendly with enhanced traction power to double the average velocity of goods educate.
According to the information, the DLW has manufactured eight,149 locomotives until March 31, 2018 since its first locomotive rolled out in 1964. Not just for Indian Railways, but it surely additionally manufactures locos for Non-Railway Customers (NRCs) in India and abroad. It has provided locomotives to international locations like Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Mali, Senegal, Sudan Tanzania, Angola, and Vietnam. It bagged the Best Production Unit Shield 2017-18 of Indian Railways for 3rd consecutive year.
This unique locomotive has been modified on the Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW), a production unit of Indian Railways in Varanasi. The DLW has started preparations for the flagging off rite throughout PM's consult with to the town, despite the fact that they're still to obtain legitimate communique in this regard. Two units of previous diesel locomotives of 2600HP each and every had been converted into 10,000HP freight locomotive by DLW engineers the usage of indigenous technology below the Make In India initiative, mentioned DLW leader public family members officer Nitin Mehrotra. "It is for the first time ever in the world that two old diesel locos have been successfully converted into electric loco," Mehrotra mentioned.
The feat was accomplished in document time with the assistance of engineers from Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL). The paintings started in December 2017 and was completed in February 28 followed by testing for safety and additional improvement. It was a challenging process as there have been no precedence of this type of paintings and enjoy to be had anywhere on this planet, the CPRO added.
According to railway government, the conversion of diesel locomotive into electric electric loco has now not most effective created a historical past however has additionally proved to be cost efficient as it was finished at part of the rehabilitation cost of previous locos. Only the ones 18-year-old diesel locomotives were taken for conversion that have been due for mid-life rehabilitation. The rehabilitation of an previous engine prices round Rs five to 6 crore, whilst the price of conversion is round Rs 2.five to three crore. Besides, it might be environment-friendly with enhanced traction power to double the average velocity of goods educate.
According to the information, the DLW has manufactured eight,149 locomotives until March 31, 2018 since its first locomotive rolled out in 1964. Not just for Indian Railways, but it surely additionally manufactures locos for Non-Railway Customers (NRCs) in India and abroad. It has provided locomotives to international locations like Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Mali, Senegal, Sudan Tanzania, Angola, and Vietnam. It bagged the Best Production Unit Shield 2017-18 of Indian Railways for 3rd consecutive year.
World's first converted locomotive by DLW may be flagged off by PM Narendra Modi
![World's first converted locomotive by DLW may be flagged off by PM Narendra Modi]()
Reviewed by Kailash
on
December 28, 2018
Rating:
