Piyush Goyal flags off 3000 HP Cape Gauge Locomotive for export to Mozambique

Piyush Goyal flags off 3000 HP Cape Gauge Locomotive for export to Mozambique

Varanasi: The Union Minister of Railways, Commerce and Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Piyush Goyal flagged off the 3000 HP Cape Gauge Locomotive indigenously developed by the Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) via video conferencing along with Minister of Transport and Communications, Government of Mozambique, Janfar Abdulai on Wednesday Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

The export of locomotives to Mozambique shall boost the Indo-African relationship and pilot the economic empowerment through export. Indian Railways is exporting the first batch of two locomotives as part of a total order of six locomotives of 3000 HP cape gauge locomotive and 90 stainless steel passenger coaches to Mozambique. These locomotives are developed indigenously by the BLW under Make-in-India, and they are being exported through Indian Railways’ PSU, Rites Limited.

Speaking on the occasion, Goyal said that with significant innovation, re-modelling and upgradation, Indian Railways wishes to become the preferred supplier for Mozambique and countries around the world for all their requirements. “We are willing to support further development of rail network in Mozambique. By 2030, we plan to become a net-zero Railway and power our entire electricity requirements by renewable energy. We will be the first large railway in the world to become 100% electric traction driven,” he said.

Features of 3000 HP Cape Gauge Locomotive:

• This locomotive is capable of hauling 2255 ton at 100 kmph at level track and maximum tractive effort of 400N.
• The driver cabin of this locomotive is Noise Vibration and Harshness standard compliant having very good acoustics, ergonomically designed seats, integrated Graphic Driver Display, and also provided with Heating Venting AC (HVAC) for better crew comfort and reducing fatigue.
• Facilities include on board water-closet (toilet module), refrigerator and hot plate.
• New control console has been designed and developed for Right hand drive.
• Equipped with Computer Controlled Brake system (CCB 2.0) for ensuring highest safety standards, reliability and maintainability.
• Larger fuel tank of 6000 liters for longer operation.
• Stainless steel pipes have been used for ensuring corrosion resistance.
• M/s Bureau Veritas/Noida an International inspecting agency appointed by Mozambique Railway is doing stage inspection of Mozambique Locomotives at BLW.
• Locomotives are cost effective and are at par with International Standards.