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{{Short description|Indian high speed electric locomotive class}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2019}}
{{Infobox locomotive
| name = '''WAP-5'''
| powertype = Electric
| image = File:BRC HOG WAP5.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Vadodara based WAP-5 rest at Valsad
| builder = [[Chittaranjan Locomotive Works|CLW]], ([[India]]) [[Adtranz|ABB]], ([[Switzerland]])
| buildmodel = [[SBB-CFF-FFS Re 460|Lok 2000]]
| builddate = 1995–present
| totalproduction = 235 as of June 2022
| uicclass = Bo'Bo'
| gauge = {{RailGauge|5ft6in|lk=on}}
| bogies = [[Henschel & Son|Henschel]] Flexifloat
| wheeldiameter = New: {{convert|1092|mm|ftin|0|abbr=on}} Half-worn: {{convert|1054|mm|ftin|abbr=on|frac=2}} Full-worn: {{convert|1016|mm|ftin|0|abbr=on}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|13000|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|18162|mm|ftin|0|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|3142|mm|ftin|abbr=on|frac=4}}
| height = {{convert|4237|mm|ftin|0|abbr=on}}
| axleload = {{convert|19.5|t}}
| locoweight = {{convert|78|t}}
| electricsystem = {{25 kV 50 Hz|25 kV 50 Hz AC}} [[Overhead line|Overhead]]
| collectionmethod = [[pantograph (rail)|pantograph]]
| gear ratio = 67:35:17 (160 km/h) 59:35:19 (200 km/h)
| tractionmotors = 4 [[ABB Group]] 6FXA 7059
| multipleworking = 2
| maxspeed = Operational : {{convert|160|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} Trials: {{convert|184|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} Potential: {{convert|225|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}<ref>http://irfca.org/apps/locos/list?page=3&shed_id=25 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> Modified Gear Ratio:{{convert|200|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|poweroutput ='''WAP-5''' Continuous : {{convert|6120|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}
 
| tractiveeffort = Starting : {{convert|258|kN|abbr=on}}
| locobrakes = [[Railway air brake|Air]] and [[Regenerative brake|Regenerative]]
| trainbrakes = Air
| safety = TPWS (Train Protection and Warning System), Vigilance Control, Slip/Slide Control, Main Overload Relay, No Volt Relay, Over Voltage Protection and Earth Fault Relay
| operator = [[Indian Railways]]
| fleetnumbers = '''30000-30200''' & '''35001+'''
| nicknames = '''Vijay Utkarsh, Nav Jagran, Nav Kirti, Gaurav and Navodit'''
| deliverydate = 1995-96
| firstrundate = 1997
| disposition = Active
}}

The '''Indian locomotive class WAP-5''' is the name of a class of "High Speed" [[electric locomotives]] produced and used by [[Indian Railways]]. The first 10 locomotives were imported from [[Adtranz|ABB]] in [[Switzerland]] in 1995. They are supposed to be a variant of the Swiss [[SBB-CFF-FFS Re 460|Lok 2000]] (Design concept) and German [[DB Class 120]] (mechanical chassis).

One of the notable features of WAP-5 is [[Regenerative brake|regenerative braking]]. Other notable features of this loco are the provision of taps from the main loco transformer for [[hotel load]], pantry loads, flexible gear coupling, wheel-mounted [[disc brakes]], and a potential for speed enhancement to {{convert|200|km/h|abbr=on}}. Braking systems include {{convert|160|kN|lbf|abbr=on}} regenerative brakes, loco disc brakes, automatic train air brakes, and a charged spring [[Parking brake#Railroad hand brakes|parking brake]].

On 3 July 2014, a WAP-5 set an Indian speed record by hauling a train from Delhi to Agra within 90 minutes at a speed of {{convert|160|km/h|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite news |title=200 km in 90 mins: Delhi-Agra high speed train sets new speed record |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-07-03/news/51057656_1_speed-record-fastest-train-passenger-train |access-date=10 July 2014 |publisher=[[The Economic Times]] |date=3 July 2014}}</ref>

The [[Gatimaan Express]] and [[Bhopal Shatabdi]] trains hauled by WAP-5 locomotives travel at {{convert|160|km/h|abbr=on}} and {{convert|150|km/h|abbr=on}} respectively in the [[New Delhi]] - [[Agra Cantt]] section.

==Locomotive sheds==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Zone !! Shed Code !! Name
!Quantity!! Introduction !! Out of Service
|-
|[[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]] || HWH ||[[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah]]
|34|| 2019 ||
|-
|[[Northern Railway zone|Northern Railway]] || GZB ||[[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad]]
|135|| 1997 ||
|-
|[[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]] || BRC ||[[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]
|66|| 2011 ||
|-
|colspan="3" |'''Total Locomotives Active as of 01-06-2022'''<ref>{{Cite web|title=e-Locos|url=http://elocos.railnet.gov.in/Holding/holding.html}}</ref>||'''235''' || ||
|}

== Named locos ==
* WAP-5 30011 '''Navodit''' (GZB)
* WAP-5 30012 '''Navjagran''' (GZB)
* WAP-5 30013 '''Navkirti''' (GZB)
* WAP-5 30015 '''Vijay Utkarsh''' (GZB)
* WAP-5 30044 '''Gaurav''' (BRC)

== 200 km/h Variant ==
In October 2015, [[Chittaranjan Locomotive Works]] rolled out a WAP-5 locomotive (no. 30086) with a gear ratio of 59:35:19 for speed operations up to {{convert|200|km/h|abbr=on}}. The control software was also modified accordingly. Another locomotive (no. 30164) was rolled out with aerodynamic cab profile. This is just a trial and not intended for passenger use as the tracks are not supported in major routes.

==Head-On Generation (HOG)==
A WAP-5 locomotive (no. 30140) with Head-on Generation (HOG) was rolled by CLW in June 2018. In this locomotive, the hotel load converter has been accommodated in the same cubicle of traction converter. More locomotives of this type will be rolled out in future.

==Power upgrade to 6000 HP==
In March 2018, CLW rolled out a WAP-5 locomotive (no. 30136) with an enhanced power output of about {{Convert|4500|kW|hp}}. Modifications were carried out in the control software. Based on successful trials, the Indian Railways decided to proliferate the modification on all WAP-5 locomotives.

==Tejas Express push-pull version==
Two WAP-5 locomotives (no. 35012 and 35013) were given a single-cab design and an aerodynamic profile. One locomotive will be placed on each end of the train to utilize a [[push–pull train|push-pull configuration]] for future [[Tejas Express]] services. The two locomotives have a power output of {{Convert|6000|hp|kW}} and will have a maximum speed of {{Convert|160|km/h|mph}}. These locomotives were inaugurated in October 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=New Aerodynamic 160 kmph WAP-5 Locomotives Flagged Off At CLW |url=https://www.railpost.in/new-aerodynamic-160-kmph-wap-5-locomotives-flagged-off-at-clw/ |website=www.railpost.in |date=2 October 2020 |access-date=27 December 2020}}</ref> [[File:Tejas Locomotive Indian Railways.jpg|thumb|]]

==Liveries ==
* The most common livery for WAP-5 locomotives is white, black and a twin red band.
* In 2014, Amul Milk made a contract with [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara Shed]] to apply [[wrap advertising]] on 20 Vadodara-based WAP-5 locomotives.
* WAP-5 locomotives based at [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad]] have large P-5 decals on the sides.
* Another [[wrap advertising]] for Fortune Edible Oils was released by Vadodara (BRC) Electric Loco Shed with locomotive no. 30081.
* The Tejas WAP-5 with the same livery as the [[Tejas Express]].

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:WAP5 35041.jpg|thumb|brand new CLW made WAP-5 (35041) rest at Bilaspur ETS
File:HWH WAP5 35010.jpg|thumb|Howrah based HOG equipped WAP-5 (35010)
File:BRC FORTUNE WAP5.jpg|thumb|BRC based WAP-5 in Fortune Edible Oils advertisement
File:Aerodynamic WAP5.jpg|thumb|GZB based Aerodynamic WAP-5 (30164)
File:WAP5 Navjagran.jpg|thumb|GZB based WAP-5 (30012) named "Navjagran"
File:HWH HOG WAP-5.jpg|thumb|HOG-equipped WAP-5 (35009) from HWH ELS
File:Amul WAP-5.jpg|Vadodara based Amul advertised WAP-5 locomotive.
File:Sapt_Kranti_Express,_Locomotive_change_from_WDP_4D_to_Ghaziabad_WAP_5.jpg|thumb|GZB WAP 5 with Sampark Kranti Express
File:GZB HOG WAP5 30165 (cropped).jpg|'''HOG''' equipped WAP-5 (30165) from GZB ELS
File:Ghaziabad WAP 5.jpg|[[Ghaziabad railway station|Ghaziabad]] based [[WAP 5]] getting ready to haul the Garib Rath Express
File:Amul WAP 5.jpg|BRC based Amul advertised WAP-5 locomotive
File:BHOPAL SHATABDI arriving HABIBGANJ with GZB WAP-5.jpg|Habibganj - New Delhi Shatabdi Express arriving Habibganj with GZB WAP-5
File:WAP-5 at Bhopal.jpg|GZB WAP-5 resting at Pitline
File:Bhopal_Shahtbdi.jpg|A WAP-5 hauling the Bhopal Shatabdi Express
File:BRC WAP5 TWINS.jpg| A BRC based WAP-5 twins towards BRC ELS
File:Howrah WAP5.jpg|HWH based WAP-5 at Howrah Jn.
File:Ghaziabad-based WAP-5 locomotive at Anand Vihar Terminal with the Anand Vihar-Bhagalpur Garib Rath Special train.jpg|A Ghaziabad-based WAP-5 at Anand Vihar Terminal
</gallery>

==Technical specifications==
Specifications are as follows:<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-loco2e.html#loco| title=Indian railway fan club }}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|+Technical specifications
! colspan=2 | '''General Information'''
|-
|Gauge
|Broad gauge {{convert|1676|mm|ftin|abbr=on|frac=8}}
|-
|Line voltage
|25000 V
|-
|Type of current
|Alternating Current (AC)
|-
|Axle load
|{{convert|19.5|t}}
|-
|UIC classification
|[[Bo-Bo]]
|-
|Length over head-stocks
|{{convert|16880|mm|ftin|abbr=on|frac=8}}
|-
|Length over buffers
|{{convert|18162|mm|ftin|abbr=on|frac=8}}
|-
|Bogie wheel base
|{{convert|2800|mm|ftin|abbr=on|frac=8}}
|-
|Wheel base
|{{convert|13000|mm|ftin|abbr=on|frac=8}}
|-
|Body width
|{{convert|3142|mm|ftin|abbr=on|frac=8}}
|-
|Cab length
|{{convert|2434|mm|ftin|abbr=on|frac=8}}
|-
|Pantograph locked down height
|{{convert|4237|mm|ftin|abbr=on|frac=8}}
|-
| Bogie center distance
| {{convert|10200|mm|ftin|abbr=on|frac=8}}
|-
| Height over pantograph
| {{convert|4237|mm|ftin|abbr=on|frac=8}}
|-
| Body width
| {{convert|3142|mm|ftin|abbr=on|frac=8}}
|-
| Coupling
| [[Janney coupler|Central Buffer Couplers]] (CBC)
|-
| Surface
| corrugated or plain
|-
! colspan=2|'''Traction motors'''
|-
|Type
|6FXA 7059 3-phase asynchronous motors, {{convert|1563|hp|kW|abbr=on|order=flip}}, 2180 V, 370 A continuous, 396 A for 1 hr, 540 A max, 1585 rpm continuous, 3174 rpm max, Weight 1990 kg. Forced-air ventilation, partly suspended. Torque 6930/10000 N-m. 96% efficiency.
|-
|Make
|ABB
|-
|Traction motors insulation
|Class 200
|-
|Traction Motor's Short Time Overload Rating
|1150 kW, 1540 V, 540 A, 1107 rpm
|-
|Traction Motor's 1 hour rating
|1150 kW, 2044 V, 396 A, 1485 rpm
|-
|Traction Motor's Continuous Rating
|1150 kW, 2180 V, 370 A, 1585 rpm
|-
|Number of Traction Motors
|4
|-
|Gear Ratio
|67:35:17 ({{convert|160|km/h|abbr=on|disp=or}}) 59:35:19 ({{convert|200|km/h|abbr=on|disp=or}})
|-
! colspan=2 | '''Transformer'''
|-
|Type
|ABB LOT-7500/LOT-7775: {7475 kVA/7775 kVA, 25 kV, 299A-primary/311A}-primary, {4x1269 V, 4x1450 kVA, 4x1142 A}-secondary, {1000 V, 334 kVA, 334 A}-Auxiliary, {960 V, 2x622.5 kVA, 2x648 A}- Hotel Load and {1154 V, 400 kVA, 347 A}-Filter
|-
|Transformer Insulation
|Class A
|-
|Make
|ABB, HI VOLT, BHEL
|-
|Weight
|10000 +/-3% kg
|-
! colspan=2 | '''Power Converter'''
|-
|Number of converters
|2
|-
|Semiconductors
|'''GTO''' thyristors / '''IGBT'''
|-
|GTO
|
Type : UW-2423-2810 
SG 3000G X H24 GTO thyristors (D 921S45 T diodes), 14 thyristors per unit (two units). Line converter rated at 2 x 1269 V @ 50 Hz, with DC link voltage of 2800 V. Drive converter rated at 2180 V phase to phase, 953 A output current *per phase, motor frequency from 0 to 160.3 Hz.
|-
|IGBT
|IGBT type 5SNA 1200G450300 
2105 kW, individual axle control configuration, MITRAC software, water cooled.
Newer locomotives have IGBT based propulsion system.
|-
! colspan=2 | '''Hotel Load Converter'''**
|-
|Make
|Siemens / Medha / ABB
|-
|Rating
|2x500 kVA
|-
|Voltage
|750 V +/- 5%, 3 phase
|-
! colspan=2 | '''Bogie'''
|-
|Type
|'''Bo-Bo''' [[Henschel]] Flexifloat bogies with [[quill drive]].
Bogie center distance {{convert|10200|mm|ft|abbr=on}}; bogie wheelbase {{convert|2800|mm|ft|abbr=on}}
* Unsprung mass per axle: 2.691 t
* This Locomotive has a Fully Suspended Drive.
|-
| Drive Arrangement
| Gear coupling and 3-stage gears
|-
| Design
| 2-axle fabricated
|-
| Primary suspension || coil
|-
| Secondary suspension || coil
|-
! colspan=2 | '''Pantograph'''
|-
|Type
|Two Stone India ([[Calcutta]]) AM-92, Two WBL-85, Two [[Schunk]] for the imported locomotives.
|-
|Pantograph Weight
|231 kg
|-
! colspan=2 | '''Other information'''
|-
|2 FLAKT ABB Traction Motor Blowers
|3.6 cubic meter per sec
|-
|Landert Traction Motor Blower Motor
|3 phase, 415 V, 50 Hz, 2930 rpm, 25 kW
|-
|200L55-RFXH2A-01 Traction Motor Blower Motor Insulation
|Class F
|-
|2 Oil Cooler Blowers
|8.8 cubic meter per sec
|-
|Landert Oil Cooler Blower Motor
|3 phase, 415 V, 50 Hz,2930 rpm, 25 kW
|-
|200L55-RH2A Oil Cooler Blower Motor Insulation
|Class F
|-
|2 Howden Safanco Scavenge Blowers for Traction Motors and Oil Cooler Blower
|0.664 cubic meter per sec
|-
|Landert Scavenge Blower Motor for Traction Motors and Oil Cooler
|3 phase, 415 V, 50 Hz, 2850 rpm, 3 kW
|-
|100L28-R2C Scavenge Motor Blower Motor Insulation
|Class H
|-
|2 Transformer Oil Pumps by Plumeliaz
|1000 liters per minute
|-
|Landert Transformer Oil Pump Motor
|3-phase, 415 V, 50 Hz, 2850 rpm, 4.7 kW
|-
|112M-2B type Transformer Oil Pump Motor Insulation
|Class F
|-
|2 Converter Oil Pumps by Plumeliaz
|960 liters per minute
|-
|Converter Oil Pump Motor by Landert
|3-phase, 415 V, 50 Hz, 2860 rpm, 11 kW
|-
|112M-2F type Converter Oil Pump Motor Insulation
|Class F
|-
|2 Main Compressors by D&M
|1 kg/cm2
|-
|Main Compressor Motor by Landert
|3-phase, 415 V, 50 Hz, 730 rpm, 15 kW
|-
|200155-RPAH8B Main Compressor Motor Insulation
|Class H
|-
|2 Machine Room Blower by Flakt and ABB
|1 cubic meter per sec.
|-
|Machine Room Blower Motor by Landert
|1-phase, 415 V, 50 Hz, 2830 rpm, 2.6 kW
|-
|132M-RFXHE2C type Machine Room Blower Motor Insulation
|Class F
|-
|Scavenge Blower for Machine Room Blower by Howden Safanco
|0.1 cubic meter per sec.
|-
|Scavenge Blower Motor for Machine Room Blower by Landert
|1-phase, 415 V, 50 Hz, 2910 rpm, 0.75 kW
|-
|9DL24-RE2C type Scavenge Blower Motor for Machine Room Blower Insulation
|Class F
|-
|Auxiliary Compressor by D&M and Bristol
|141.6 ft per min., 7.03 kg per cm2.
|-
|Auxiliary Compressor Motor by D&M
|110 VDC, 1450 rpm, 75 kW
|-
|Battery by Saft Nife
|110 V, 199 AH, NiCd (SAF-39 SBL199)
|}
'''**''' Hotel load converter to be introduced soon.

==Performance ==

WAP-5 (5440 HP) has the following capacity for ICF coaches in tonnes:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Gradient !! Start !! 20 km/h !! 30 km/h !! 40 km/h !! 50 km/h !! 60 km/h !! 70 km/h !! 80 km/h !! 90 km/h !! 100 km/h !! 110 km/h !! 120 km/h !! 130 km/h !! 140 km/h !! 150 km/h !! 160 km/h
|-
| '''Level''' || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1470 || 1230
|-
| '''1 in 500''' || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1470 || 1250 || 1065 || 910
|-
| '''1 in 200''' || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1350 || 1160 || 995 || 860 || 745 || 645
|-
| '''1 in 150''' || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1310 || 1125 || 970 || 840 || 730 || 635 || 550
|-
| '''1 in 100''' || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1500+ || 1460 || 1325 || 1125 || 970 || 840 || 730 || 635 || 555 || 480 || 420
|-
| '''1 in 50''' || 1010 || 980 || 965 || 955 || 940 || 865 || 780 || 710 || 610 || 525 || 455 || 400 || 345 || 305 || 265 || 230
|}
Average weight of an ICF coach is 55 tonnes.

==See also==

*[[Indian Railways]]
*[[Locomotives of India]]
*[[Rail transport in India]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==
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*[http://www.irfca.org India railway fan club]

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