Indian Railways is the fourth largest railway system in the world. The system was established in the 19th century and serves thousands of tourists and locals every day. India’s first passenger train traveled from Mumbai to Tana, carrying a total of 400 passengers and 1.6 kilometers. From there, Indian Railways has developed into a superpower industry.
Indian Railways, the prime movers of the nation, is pivotal to the development of the country. It is the third largest network under a single management. It carries largest number of passengers (approximately 6.7 billion in a year) and one of the largest volumes of cargo (794 million tones in the year 2007-08) among the world's major rail systems.
IR is an efficient system of transportation. The energy consumption of freight movement is about one fifth of the consumption required by travels. IR is an efficient system of transportation. The energy consumption of freight movement is about one fifth of the consummation required by travels.
Since the railway has been proposed under the Indian Railways, there are wide variety of locomotives has served our nation for a long period of time with two modes i.e diesel and Electric and mixed such as:
Diesel Version
WDM - 1
WDM - 2
WDM - 2g
WDM - 3 etc
WDM - 1
The WDM-1 was the first class of Wide Gauge (W), Diesel powered (D), Mixed load (M), meant for hauling both freight and passenger trains. These are also the first mainline diesel engines imported after Independence. They were even the fastest diesel locomotives till the advent of WDM 2 and WDM 4. They used to haul ore/freight trains on SER. In the end, they were relegated to shunting/piloting duties or hauling sugarcane freight trains. One unit, #17000, is preserved at National Rail Museum.
Specification:
Manufacturer : ALCO
wheel Type : Co_Co
Power : 1977 HP
WDM - 2
The WDM-2 is one of the most successful locomotives of Indian Railways serving both passenger and freight trains for over 60 years. A few WDM-2 units were exported to neighbouring countries like Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Despite the introduction of more modern types of locomotives like WDG-4 and electrification, a significant number are still in use, both in mainline and departmental duties. As of April 2022, 10 locomotives still retain "operational status" on the mainline as WDM-2, with further examples in service as WDM-3A or WDM-2S.
Specification:
Manufacturer : ALCO / BLW
wheel Type : Co_Co
Power : 2600 HP
WDM - 2g
The WDM-2G is a class of diesel electricgenset locomotive used in Indian Railways. It is one of the rarest locomotives in India with only two units being produced by Diesel-Loco Modernisation Works. The locomotives were produced with an intention of being fuel efficient and to be used for light to medium duties such as short passenger runs along with occasional shunting. They are one of the only two classes of locomotives in India to feature multiple prime movers, the other example being WDS-6G, which was designed solely for shunting. They have a rated power of 2,400 HP.
Specification:
Manufacturer : ALCO / BLW
wheel Type : Co_Co
Power : 2400 HP
Electric Version :
WAP - 1
WAP - 2
WAP - 4
WAP - 5
WAP - 7
WAG - 9
WAP - 1
The Indian locomotive class WAP-1 is a class of 25 kVACelectric locomotives that was developed in 1980 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), AC Current (A), Passenger traffic (P) engine, 1st generation (1). They entered service in late 1981.
The Indian locomotive class WAP-1 is a class of 25 kVACelectric locomotives that was developed in 1980 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), AC Current (A), Passenger traffic (P) engine, 1st generation (1). They entered service in late 1981. A total of 65 WAP-1 were built at CLW between 1980 and 1996, which made them the most numerous class of mainline electric passenger locomotive until its successor, the WAP-4.
Specification:
Manufacturer : CLW
wheel Type : Co_Co
Power : 2910 HP
WAP - 4
The Indian locomotive class WAP-4 is a class of 25 kVACelectric locomotives that was developed in 1993 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), AC Current (A), Passenger traffic (P) engine, 4th generation (4). They entered service in late 1994. A total of 778 WAP-4 were built at CLW between 1993 and 2015, which made them the most numerous class of mainline electric passenger locomotive until the WAP-7.
Specification:
Manufacturer : CLW
wheel Type : Co_Co
Power : 5350 HP
WAP - 5
The Indian locomotive class WAP-5 is the name of a class of "High Speed" electric locomotives produced and used by Indian Railways. The first 10 locomotives were imported from ABB in Switzerland in 1995. They are supposed to be a variant of the Swiss Lok 2000 (Design concept) and German DB Class 120 (mechanical chassis).
One of the notable features of WAP-5 is regenerative braking. Other notable features of this loco are the provision of taps from the main loco transformer for hotel load, pantry loads, flexible gear coupling, wheel-mounted disc brakes, and a potential for speed enhancement to 200 km/h (120 mph). Braking systems include 160 kN (36,000 lbf) regenerative brakes, loco disc brakes, automatic train air brakes, and a charged spring parking brake.
This is one of the most fastest locomotive ever has been used on Indian Locomotives
Specification:
Manufacturer : CLW/BLW/ PLW
wheel Type : Co_Co
Power : 6350 HP
WAG - 9
The WAG-9 is one of the most successful locomotives of Indian Railways serving freight trains for over 27 years. A passenger variant of the WAG-9 was developed namely the WAP-7 locomotive by modifying the gear ratio to pull lighter loads at higher speeds. Nowadays, It is a common locomotive used in freight trains.
The WAG-9 locomotive is referred to as the "Heavy Haul" freight locomotive of the Indian Railways (IR). It was conceived in response to the extreme growth in the rail freight transportation sector, which is considered to be of great importance to the growth of the economy of India. The need for more electrification and electric locomotives in India had increased. Around 60-65% of the freight haulage of the IR takes place on the electrified section of the Golden Quadrilateral (Indian Railways) and diagonals (which account for 25% of the route). These are very busy routes, so clearance is a necessity. Electrical powers give it a great sectional clearance ability. Thus, these locomotives are important for the Indian Railways.
Specification:
Manufacturer : CLW/BLW/ PLW/BHEL
wheel Type : Co_Co
Power : 6150 HP
There's is also one most ever powerful locomotive which has been ever produced which is WAG - 12
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