In 4th visit to poll-bound state this year, PM Modi to flag off first made-in-India locomotive to be exported from Bihar factory

The Prime Minister will also inaugurate and lay foundation stones for several development projects, worth a total of Rs 9,145 crore, during his Siwan visit.

Officials said, however, that the highlight would be the feat of the Marhaura factory, which they said is now spearheading a new era of industrial resurgence. The factory, officially known as Diesel Locomotive Factory, Marhaura, was established in September 2018. It is a joint venture between GE Transportation (now part of Wabtec) and Indian Railways.

The recent deal with Guinea, titled “Project KOMO”, involves the export of 140 diesel engines valued at around Rs 3,000 crore.

A Railways official said, “This moment marks a historic milestone. For the first time, a manufacturing unit based in Bihar is exporting heavy locomotive engines to the global market, firmly placing India on the map as a global railway manufacturing hub. This achievement echoes the vision of Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, translating policy into tangible, global impact. With the slogan ‘Make in Bihar – Make for the World’, Saran is transforming from a small town to a symbol of India’s manufacturing capability.”

In his previous visits to Bihar this year, Prime Minister Modi had visited Bhagalpur, Madhubani and Vikramganj (in Rohtas). A BJP leader said, “In election year, the PM has been travelling to every Bihar region, telling people about the central government’s mega projects for the state. We are expecting more Bihar visits by the PM in the coming months.”