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WDG-6G is a class of diesel-electric locomotive used by the Indian Railways for freight duty. The locomotive is a higher power variant of the WDG-4G locomotive which was also designed by General Electric. The design platform is based on the GE Evolution Series and features a 4-stroke 16-cylinder fully turbocharged engine which delivers around 6,000 horsepower.[1]
Import and manufacture
Two units were produced by Wabtec's plant in Pennsylvania, United States, and delivered to India in 2019.[2] Initially, a few will be made in USA. Under the 'Make in India' initiative of Indian Government, GE will manufacture all remaining units at its factory in Marhowra, Bihar. GE has also built maintenance sheds at Roza in UP and Gandhidham in Gujarat.
Field trials
The first two locomotives in the series, 69001 and 69002, were recently sent to South Central Railways' Maula Ali (MLY) Diesel Locomotive Shed. The locos underwent Confirmatory Oscillograph Car Run (COCR) trials on the Vikarabad – Parli section of South Central Railway [3] and were approved by Research Design and Standards Organisation for further field trials on the Dedicated Freight Corridor by Roza Locomotive Shed.
Improvements
- Currently approved for test trials by RDSO at a maximum permissible speed of 65kmph. Trials are underway to increase the same.
- Current length of the loco is greater than any loco currently and hence facility of dual cab might be introduced[4]
Locomotive sheds
| Zone | Name | Shed code | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Railway | Roza | ROZA | 25 |
| Western Railway | Gandhidham | GIM | 15 |
| Total Locomotives Active as of May 2021 | 40 | ||
See also
- Indian locomotive class WDG-4G
- List of diesel locomotives of India
- Indian Railways
- Rail transport in India
References
- ↑ Soon, “most powerful” WDG-6G diesel locomotive from GE to debut on Indian Railways tracks(20 June 2019). Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- ↑ https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/railways-to-induct-countrys-most-powerful-diesel-locomotive-soon/article28066175.ece Railways to induct country's most powerful locomotive soon
- ↑ https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/first-ge-locomotive-to-be-tested-on-scr-tracks/article28068068.ece First GE locomotive to be tested on SCR tracks
- ↑ http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/civil_engg/Sanction_Letters/2020_02_11%20Improvement%20of%20BG%20WDG6G%20class%20Diesel%20Electric%20Loco%20axle%20load%2023ton_2019-CEDO-SR-30(2)_RDSO.pdf Improvements of the WDG-6G class of Locomotive suggested by RDSO