GE delivered two 4,500-horsepower diesel-electric Evolution series locomotives to Indian Railways in the presence of Shri Ashwani Lohani, Chairman of the Indian Railway Board and senior dignitaries from Indian Railways.
The locomotives are part of the USD 2.5 billion contract signed in 2015 under India’s Public Private Partnership ‘Make in India’ programme to develop and supply 1,000 fuel-efficient diesel-electric Evolution Series locomotives.
In India, GE unveiled Roza Maintenance Shed in the Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, which is built on 20 acres with an investment of USD 35 million (Rs. 200 crores). It will be equipped for digital monitoring of the GE Evolution Series diesel locomotives (4500 and 6000 horsepower) and will have a modern training institute for Indian Railways pilots.
“The localisation aspect on this locomotive will eventually go upto 70% making it a perfect example of Make in India. It is indeed a historic achievement for GE, Indian Railways as well as the Northern Railways,” Ashwani Lohani, Chairman of the Indian Railway Board said.
The 4500 HP diesel-electric locomotives use cutting edge technology to ensure higher fuel efficiency and emission compliance to international emission standard UIC1, and are digitally enabled for predictive analytics to set new standards for reliability and availability. The locomotives will have close to 70% localized content through investments in India by global and local suppliers. The locomotives have been designed taking into consideration basic comforts of loco pilots in terms of airconditioned operator cab, noise pads for reduction in noise level, heated wind screens, urinals and digital displays.
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