India manufactured 1,681 locomotives in a year, and locomotive production in India hits records. Indian Railways factories from April 2024 to March 2025 increased output significantly. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

India manufactured 1,681 locomotives in a year, and locomotive production in India hits records.
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Output rose by 19% compared to the previous year, and this impresses experts. The company produced 1,472 locomotives earlier, but now it achieved a historic peak.

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Locomotive Production in India: Electric Trains Lead

Most new machines are electric locomotives, because network electrification nears completion. Factories built 1,581 electric units of WAP-5, WAP-7, WAG-9, and WAG-12B, NRC, plus 100 WDG 4G/6G diesel locomotives.

Chittaranjan Locomotive Works played a key role and set a new record. It manufactured 700 electric locomotives, exceeding last year’s result by 17%.

Another site, Banaras Locomotive Works in Varanasi, produced 477 electric locomotives. Patiala Locomotive Works in Patiala contributed 304 units to the total.

Joint ventures with foreign companies also supported the production efforts. Thus, projects with Alstom in Madhepura and Wabtec in Marhaura each delivered 100 locomotives.

Locomotive Production in India: Future Plans

The company expands output in Dahod with German firm Siemens. It will supply 1,200 electric locomotives for Indian railways by 2034.

The Make in India initiative strongly backs railway engineering growth in the country. This positions India as a new hub for the rail industry.

Rising locomotive output confirms the success of state policies and investments. Therefore, experts note that India advances toward technological leadership.

Indian Railways significantly boosted its annual production volume in one year. This showcases the potential of Indian factories and their economic impact.

Railway modernization progresses rapidly, and the results already stand out. New locomotives enhance transport efficiency and fuel India’s economic growth.

Factories keep scaling up capacity to meet demand for modern equipment. Thus, India strengthens its reputation in the global railway technology market.

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