Indian Railways Unveils New 160 Kmph Tejas Locomotive, Which Eliminates The Need For Generator Cars

The Indian Railway's premier locomotive manufacturer Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) on Friday (2 October) unveiled the first batch of Tejas Express locos developed by CLW for push-pull operations, reports Mint.

The Tejas locomotive boasts of an energy efficient push-pull technology which reduces air drag and ensures greater stable at high-speed operations.

The locomotive is classified to be of ‘WAP-5’ type and is capable of running at 160 kmph due to the presence of 6000 HP capacity and IGBT based propulsion system.

This will not only ensure less pollution and noise but will also enable the railway authorities to attach more passenger coaches.

Furthermore, the manoeuvring ability of loco pilots will be upgraded as the desks for the driver has also undergone a modification.