India Launches Production of Siemens Mobility Electric Locomotives

India Unveils First Siemens Mobility Electric Locomotive for Indian Railways. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Portal IADN released a video showing India unveiling EF-9K locomotive in Dahod. Soon engineers will start testing the machine to prepare it for track operations.

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Company Siemens Mobility signed a deal with Indian Railways in 2023 year. And this project worth $3.2 billion provides for delivering 1200 freight locomotives.

Mainline locomotive EF-9K with axle formula 3o-3o generates power of 6.6 megawatts. Because it hauls trains weighing 4500 tons at speeds of 75 kilometers per hour.

Assembly takes place at Indian Railways depot built nearly hundred years ago. Siemens actively upgrades the site, expanding its capacity for producing new machines.

Production launch in Dahod already provides around 10 thousand job opportunities. So this creates direct employment and indirect prospects for local residents.

India Boosts Freight Transport with New Siemens Electric Locomotives

New machines enable Indian Railways to move more cargo in less time. Because high power and reliable technology ensure stable performance on the routes.

Partnership with German company enhances technology levels in the country’s transport sector. And upgrading Dahod depot confirms the state’s ambitions in this direction.

Experts will thoroughly test the locomotive to ensure it meets all standards. After successful trials Siemens will begin mass production of locomotives for the carrier.

Deal for 1200 locomotives drives innovation development in the country’s railway sector. So this brings not only equipment but also advanced engineering solutions.

Company uses Dahod site to align with Make in India program requirements. Because local assembly strengthens partnership with Indian carrier and economy.

Machine rollout in Dahod showcases efficiency of Siemens and Indian Railways collaboration. And this step brings the country closer to modernizing its transport system fully.

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