BHEL has received a Rs 990 crore order from the Indian Railways for the manufacture and supply of 150 electric locomotives.

The order for 150 numbers 5,000 HP 25 kV AC mainline electric locomotives (type WAG -7). The company is expected to manufacture and supply these locos at the rate of 50 per year from its Jhansi unit in Madhya Pradesh. These locomotives will have ergonomically designed AC cabins for the comfort of drivers; tri-plate console for brake system resulting in compact and clean layout; state-of-the art cable management system with EPDM modules, etc.

As part of this, BHEL is infusing new investments at its Jhansi plant to meet the requirement of Indian Railways for Electric Locos. The company has also geared up to supply three phase IGBT based propulsion electrics for locos and Electric Multiple Units /Diesel Electric Multiple Units.

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