For the first-time, India is set to export locomotives to a global customer. Wabtec Locomotive, which is a joint venture between Indian Railways and Wabtec, will manufacture locomotives at its Marhowra plant in Bihar, and start exports to an African customer in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe plant will supply Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives to global customers. The ES43ACmi is a locomotive featuring a 4,500 HP Evolution Series engine, offering best-in-class fuel efficiency and proven performance in high-temperature environments,\u201d the official statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As per the railways ministry, the project is of strategic importance as it positions\u00a0India<\/a>\u00a0as a global locomotive manufacturing hub and aligns with the \u201cMake in India<\/a>\u201d and \u201cMake for the World\u201d initiatives under the \u201cAtmanirbhar Bharat\u201d vision. \u201cIt will also enable the Marhowra plant to export standard-gauge locomotives globally, expanding the local supplier footprint and fostering long-term job creation, thereby benefiting the Indian\u00a0economy<\/a>,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n