The Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) of Indian Railways on Friday turned out the first batch of Tejas Express locos for PUSH-PULL operations having aerodynamic design. The WAP-5 (loco no. 35012 & 35013) passenger electric locomotives are able to reduce air drags at higher speed for more energy efficiency and dynamically stable during high speed operations, said,Praveen Kumar Mishra, General Manager of CLW while flagging off these TEJAS EXPRESS locos from CLW sidings in presence of senior officers and staff on Friday at CLW premises.
These two WAP-5(35012-35013) type electric locomotives are of 6000 HP capacity each and both are equipped with the latest IGBT based propulsion system capable of running at 160kmph each. These two locos will work in Push-Pull mode for operations in premium passenger trains.The Driver desks have also been ergonomically re-modified for improving the maneuvering skill of loco pilots, said Misha.
Composite converters are also provided in these locos to directly supply power to the coaches and pantry cars thus eliminating the need for separate diesel power generator cars. These locomotives are noise free, pollution free and environment friendly . These Green locomotives are more energy efficient and require less maintenance and will also save lots of loco shunting time.
These locomotives shall be utilized to haul the prestigious and premium express passenger trains over Indian Railways, informed senior PRO of CLW Mantra Singh.
