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Railways In Bihar: Bihar's Marhowra locomotive manufacturing unit is set to create history as Wabtec and Indian Railways showcased their first freight locomotive, which will be exported to West Africa next month. Last year in September, the Railways announced that its Marhowra manufacturing unit would soon start exporting locomotives to Africa.

"We have lived up to our commitments and this achievement underscored the global competitiveness of Indian manufacturing and engineering," a railway official said.

First Look Of Loco Unveiled

Besides unveiling the loco's first look, the company also held its naming ceremony at the Marhowra plant, attended by senior officials from Wabtec, Indian Railways, and representatives from the West African country.

Established in 2015 as a public-private partnership (PPP) between Indian Railways and Wabtec, the Marhowra facility has already delivered over 700 locomotives to the Railways over the past nine years.

The plant is part of a broader initiative that includes maintenance sheds in Roza (Uttar Pradesh), Gandhidham (Gujarat) and Gooty (Andhra Pradesh).

"In 2015, Indian Railways placed an order for 1,000 fuel-efficient Evolution Series locomotives of 4,500 HP and 6,000 HP, to be delivered over 11 years," Sujatha Narayan, Senior Vice President and India Region Leader from Wabtec, told PTI during the naming ceremony.
"This export order is a testament to the quality and reliability of our products," she added.

Company officials said that the export order includes over 100 locomotives to be delivered over four years. They added that the first two units are currently undergoing safety checks and are expected to be shipped via Mundra Port in Gujarat by June 2025.

Wabtec engineers conducted multiple site visits to ensure the locomotives align with operational needs. "The export deal coincides with the West African country's launch of its largest iron ore mining project, which requires enhanced freight capabilities," Narayan said.

The company has also scaled up its workforce to ensure continued delivery to Indian Railways alongside the export commitment.
(With PTI inputs)

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