- This achievement marks an important step in establishing Varanasi as a major centre for railway locomotive exports and highlights India’s expanding footprint in the global railway sector.
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- BLW has secured an export order for ten 3300 HP AC–AC diesel-electric locomotives for Mozambique, with the execution of the order being carried out through M/s RITES.
- The contract covers the manufacture and export of all ten locomotives.
- The dispatch schedule reflects steady progress:
- Two locomotives dispatched in June 2025
- Third locomotive in September 2025
- Fourth locomotive in October 2025
- Fifth locomotive on 12 December 2025
- Sixth locomotive on 15 December 2025
- The exported locomotives are 3300 HP Cape Gauge (1067 mm) AC–AC diesel-electric units, designed for operations at speeds of up to 100 kmph.
- They incorporate international-standard, driver-centric features, including a refrigerator, hot plate, mobile holder, and a modern ergonomic cab design, ensuring higher levels of comfort, safety, and operational efficiency.
Expanding Global Presence
- Since 2014, BLW has exported locomotives to countries such as Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Mozambique, contributing to the modernisation of their railway infrastructure.
- More broadly, India has supplied metro coaches, passenger coaches, bogies, locomotives, and other critical railway equipment to multiple regions:
- Europe: United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, Italy
- Africa: Mozambique, Republic of Guinea, South Africa
- Other regions: Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Australia, Canada, and Mexico.
