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

20 Years of WAP-7, The Modern Passenger Traffic Workhorse of the Indian Railways

The WAP-7 is now a 20 year old, mature locomotive design that is the backbone of the Indian Railways' passenger service fleet today. Read more

WR: Zone Leads in Highest Number of HOG Trains on Indian Railways, Saves 32 Crores

As on 20th January 2020 out of the 65 HOG compliant LHB rakes primarily owned by Western Railway, 51 LHB rakes are running in services of 49 regular train pairs… Read more

Kalyan ELS Gets its First 25kV Passenger Locomotive

The oldest electric locomotive shed (ELS) in India, based in Kalyan, Mumbai, has finally received its first 25kV AC passenger locomotive 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