COVID-19 Effect: Indian Railways Slashes Passenger Electric Loco Production for FY22

Indian Railways has decided to focus efforts on producing more freight locos to overcome shortages and in anticipation of future demand. Read more

New Aerodynamic 160 kmph WAP-5 Locomotives Flagged Off At CLW

The two new aerodynamic WAP-5s are fit for 160 kmph and meant to operate push-pull trains. Read more

WR: Branded WAP-5 Locomotive Earns Zone 1.5 Crore

Western Railway to earn 1.5 crores from branding of the WAP-5 locomotive and save an additional amount on painting expenses. Read more

IR to Run More Push-Pull Trains, Detailed Guidelines Issued

IR has decided to increase the number of trains that will run with the Push-Pull configuration. Read more

IR’s confusing traction rolling stock policy

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