LOCOMOTIVES
Best Locomotives of Indian Railways
The engines that power India's rail network, from record-breaking electric freight locomotives to the diesel engines still at work on non-electrified lines.
WAG-12B
Electric Freight Locomotive
12,000 HP
The WAG-12B is one of the most powerful freight locomotives operating on Indian Railways. With 12,000 HP of power, regenerative braking and a twin-section Bo-Bo+Bo-Bo configuration, it is designed to haul heavy freight trains efficiently across India's major freight corridors.
WAG-9HH
Electric Freight Locomotive
9,000 HP
WAG-9HH is a 9,000 HP high-horsepower electric freight locomotive developed by Indian Railways by upgrading the proven WAG-9 platform. It offers improved acceleration and higher power for hauling heavy freight trains.
WAP-7
Electric Passenger Locomotive
6,000 HP
The WAP-7 is one of Indian Railways' most important electric passenger locomotives. Designed for hauling long and heavy passenger trains, it combines high power, strong acceleration and regenerative braking with a maximum speed capability of 140 km/h in its standard configuration.
WAP-5
High-Speed Electric Passenger Locomotive
6,000 HP
The WAP-5 is Indian Railways' lightweight high-speed electric passenger locomotive. Designed for fast passenger services, it combines a 160 km/h maximum service speed with strong acceleration, regenerative braking and a lightweight Bo-Bo configuration.
WDG-6G
Diesel-Electric Freight Locomotive
6,000 HP
The WDG-6G is a 6,000 HP diesel-electric freight locomotive and the most powerful diesel locomotive inducted into Indian Railways. It features a GEVO-16 engine, electronic fuel injection, modern diagnostics and improved fuel efficiency.