The first set of two aerodynamic WAP-5 class designed specifically for push-pull operations was flagged off from Chittaranjan Locomotive Works today.
WAP-5 numbers 35012 and 35013 have a redesigned face to reduce drag and slice through the air more efficiently at high speeds. The design is expected to result in energy savings.
General Manager, CLW, Praveen Kumar Mishra flagged off the Tejas liveried locos in the presence of staffers from the largest locomotive production unit in India.
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The IGBT power conversion technology based locos are rated at 6,000 hp each and fit to operate at 160 km/h. The locos are designed to especially to operate trains in push-pull configuration.
Indian Railways has been planning to increase use of push-pull configuration. The Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani via Central Railway is one of the few trains to operate in push-pull mode on its network.
Another key feature of the two WAP-5s is the ability to supply power to the train’s coaches for HOG mode operation with composite converters.
Indian Railways has not yet announced the train to which these new 160 km/h locos will be allocated.
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