India’s first multigen diesel locomotive engine has come to the West Central Railways (WCR), Itarsi diesel loco shade on Wednesday. The 2400 horse power locomotive is certified by US EPA II and was developed in Diesel locomotive works in Patiala.
WCR Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Piyush Mathur in a statement said that the loco has three generating set of 800 hp which can be used separately or jointly according to the load on the train. For example, if loco is moving without any load then only one generating set can be used, if train have 10 bogies then two generating sets can be used and all three for 16 bogies. The loco generate less smoke which harm the environment less and the sound produced by the engine will be of 65 db which is less than other locos.
Mathur further said that due to the advanced technology of the loco it will require less maintenance. The loco also have air conditioners and heaters which will provide comfort to the drivers.
The loco has microprocessor based electronic control and the fuel consumption of this loco is 30 per cent less than other locos. This loco is the next step in the field of modernization of railways, added Mathur.
Meanwhile, WCR has increased boggy in Habibganj-Jabalpur Janshatabdi express for decreasing waiting list for confirmed seats in the train. Train number 12061/12062 Janshatabdi express will now have an additional AC chair car from May 31. This addition of AC coach is for temporary basis and the additional coach will be removed from June 11.