Up to now in the 2025/2026 financial year, Indian plant CLW rolled out its 300th locomotive in a mere 115 working days, a new efficiency record compared with the prior financial year.

CLW Accelerates Locomotive Production in India
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This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Record-Breaking Locomotive and CLW

Chittaranjan produced 228 units and Dankuni 74. The most striking fact, however, is that the 300th loco was made well ahead of the corresponding date in the previous year.

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Among CLW’s product lines are the six-axle 9,000 horsepower WAG-9HH freight locomotive and four-axle 6,000_hp rated WAP-5 passenger locomotives, capable of a speed up to 200 km/h.

CLW Production Plans and Yearly Comparison

The first 100 engines were made in 41 days, and 200 engines took 75 days. At the same time, in 2024/2025 production was extended. Therefore, development in the current year bears witness to stepped-up production and increasing efficiency.

The 2025/2026 production schedule forecasts 777 locos. This is a major step toward transforming India’s railway sector and promoting CLW’s status as a key manufacturing power.

How quickly did CLW build its 300th locomotive this year?

CLW rolled out the 300th locomotive in 115 working days, 33 days earlier than during the corresponding period in the previous fiscal year.

What train models does CLW produce?

CLW produces the 9,000 hp WAG-9HH freight loco and the 200 km/h speed capable WAP-5 passenger loco.

What are CLW’s plans during the 2025/2026 fiscal year?

The deal entails the production of 777 locomotives, ensuring fleet modernisation and improved efficiency in Indian railway operations.

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