A global leader in smart and sustainable mobility Alstom, to Indian Railways 500th electric locomotive This significant milestone is considered as an indication of the company’s ambitions to modernise India’s railway infrastructure and contribute to freight transport.
Delivered 500. Prima T8 WAG12B electric locomotive, Alstom’s Bihar state From Madhepura manufacturing facility This event, which was held with the participation of Indian Railways officials and Alstom executives, was of great importance in terms of celebrating the point the project had reached.
Production of 12.000 Locomotives with 800 HP Power
Alstom in partnership with Indian Railways Contract worth 3,5 billion euros within the scope of total 800 high-powered double-section Prima T8 locomotives supplies. WAG-12B These locomotives, called Capable of pulling loads of approximately 120 tons at a maximum speed of 6.000 km/h owner.
Of locomotives high efficiency and low maintenance costs Alstom, in order to provide Two state-of-the-art maintenance depots in Saharanpur and Nagpur also built. With predictive maintenance technologies These facilities are designed to guarantee the uninterrupted operation of the locomotives.
Manufacturing in India and Contribution to the Local Economy
Alstom in India with this project Nearly 90% localization rate by reaching, “Make in India” initiative became a strong supporter of locomotive components More than 85% supplied by local suppliers. Madhepura manufacturing plant, One of the largest integrated greenfield manufacturing facilities in India It is, 120 locomotives per year has the capacity to produce.
This project One of the largest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects in India It also draws attention. Alstom's investments in India not only increase production but also Local development of high horsepower locomotives also encourages.
Efficiency and Environmental Advantages in Rail Freight Transportation
WAG-12B electric locomotives across India in coal, cement, grain, fertilizer, petrochemical products and post/parcel transportation plays an important role. To date, these locomotives Traveled more than 120 million kilometers.
The second reason to use the IGBT based drive technology ve regenerative braking system Thanks to these technologies, locomotives significantly reduce their energy consumption:
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Reduces heat generation and traction noise,
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Provides more efficient acceleration,
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It reduces operational costs while minimizing congestion on the railway network..
Alstom's Strategic Importance in India
Alstom, Contributing to India's transportation infrastructure for over 100 years.In the country a strategic partner for developing freight and passenger transport Positioned as Alstom, India’s in the railway revolution continues to play a key role.
This delivery, In line with Alstom's global sustainable mobility goalsIt is an important part of the mission to create a modern and environmentally friendly railway network in India. Alstom, It will continue to respond to India's growing transportation needs with high-tech solutions and invest in more sustainable mobility projects in the future. states.
