UPDATED: New 9,000 hp WAG-9 HH Locomotive Rolls Out of CLW

Upgraded version of WAG-9H prototype rolled out with power rating of 9000 hp. Read more

IR’s confusing traction rolling stock policy

Where is IR heading with its assortment of locomotives and train configurations? Read more

SCR gets approval for Push-Pull trains

South Central Railway (SCR) has received approval for operation of Push-Pull trains in the zone, according to sources. The approval is expected to pave the way for the introduction of… Read more

PM flags off India’s first diesel to electric converted locomotive

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India's first diesel to electric converted locomotive at the Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) in Varanasi on Tuesday. Read more

UPDATED: CSMT тАУ NZM Rajdhani to run from tomorrow with Push-Pull rake

The 22221 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus тАУ Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express will use a Push-Pull rake tomorrow, 13th February 2019, according to officials from Central Railway. Read more

Two 6,000 hp GE diesel locos arrive at Mundra Port

The first two diesel locomotives of 6,000 hp, manufactured by GE, arrived at the Mundra port on Sunday. Read more

Loco Transfers: BRC WAG-5s to ET, NKJ diesel sheds and more

Following a directive from the Railway Board to home electric locomotives in diesel loco sheds, several WAG-5 class locomotives, homed originally at Vadodra (BRC) Electric Locomotive Shed, have been transferred. Read more

WAG-7 class locomotive retrofitted with regenerative braking, trials successful

Indian Railways (IR) has successfully trialled a WAG-7 class locomotive fitted with regenerative braking. The experimental upgrade was carried out on locomotive number 24517 homed at Jhansi shed. Trials were… Read more

96 WAP-5 locomotives get power boost, upgraded to 6,000 HP.

More than half of the existing fleet of WAP-5 class locomotives have already been upgraded to 6,000 HP rating, according to sources in Indian Railways. Read more

Twin WAP-5: New approach in use on CSMT Nizamuddin Rajdhani

IR is experimenting with a relatively new concept in passenger train operations. Read more