India has secured its leading position in railway locomotive production, achieving a new milestone by manufacturing 1,681 locomotives during the financial year 2024-25, as per a statement released by the Railway Ministry on Wednesday.
This accomplishment positions India above areas like Europe, the United States, South America, Africa, and Australia in overall locomotive output, enhancing the country’s increasing significance in the railway industry.
"The continuous rise in locomotive production is a direct result of strategic decisions taken to strengthen the Make in India initiative. Between 2004 and 2014, India produced a total of 4,695 locomotives, with a national annual average of 470. In contrast, from 2014 to 2024, locomotive manufacturing witnessed a significant surge, with 9,168 locomotives produced, raising the annual average to approximately 917," the statement highlighted.
In 2024-25, manufacturing units of Indian Railways produced 1,681 locomotives across various categories, marking an increase of 209 units or 19 percent from the 1,472 locomotives made in the prior financial year.
Analyzing the figures, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works topped the list with 700 locomotives, while Banaras Locomotive Works followed with 477, Patiala Locomotive Works provided 304, and the Bihar units in Madhepura and Marhowrah each supplied 100 locomotives.
A substantial number of these locomotives were constructed for cargo transport. Out of the 1,681 locomotives produced, 1,047 were WAG-9/9H types—heavy-duty, three-phase AC electric locomotives renowned for their strength and speed.
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