Banaras Locomotive Works manufactured 3300 horsepower Cape Gauge diesel-electric locomotives run on Mozambique's tracks

VARANASI: In view of the excellent functionality and reliable performance of the locomotives sent earlier, Mozambique Railways (CFM) awarded another major contract to the Banaras Locomotive Works, a premier production unit of Indian Railways.

This new contract was awarded through RITES for the manufacturing and supply of 10 state-of-the-art 3300 HP AC-AC diesel-electric locomotives.According to the BLW spokesperson, during the years 2021-22 and 2022-23, six diesel engines (3000 HP AC-AC) were successfully supplied by BLW to Mozambique's railway company CFM, which are currently in successful operation in Mozambique.Out of these 10 locomotives, 2 locomotives were successfully delivered to Mozambique in June, while the remaining 8 locomotives are scheduled to be delivered by December.

These locomotives are capable of running at a maximum speed of 100 kmph on Cape Gauge (1067 mm).

These 3300 HP AC-AC diesel-electric locomotives manufactured by BLW are not only technologically advanced but also come with a number of driver-friendly amenities, including a refrigerator, hot plate, mobile holder, aesthetically pleasing cab design, and toilet facilities. These features not only ensure driver comfort but also reflect the quality of the workplace at par with international standards.

This achievement of BLW not only symbolizes the technical capability of the country but also strengthens the 'Make in India - Make for the World' mission. The supply of these locomotives to Mozambique has given a new height to India's engineering capability, self-reliance, and global partnership. This effort of BLW proves that Indian railway manufacturing units can produce engines as per world standards and is further strengthening the identity of 'Made in India' on the world stage.The BLW manufactured and exported 12-cylinder 3300 horsepower AC-AC Cape Gauge Diesel-Electric Locomotive for export to Mozambique.Since the establishment of Banaras Locomotive Works on 23 April 1956, BLW has manufactured more than 10,000 locomotives for Indian Railways, steel plants, mines, ports, and export. The first locomotive was exported to Tanzania in January 1976. After this, the engines manufactured here were sent to countries like Vietnam, Mali, Senegal, Angola, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Mozambique, Sudan, etc.BLW General Manager Naresh Pal Singh praised the efficient management and efficiency of the officers and employees of BLW.