S.Rly. : Indian Railways on GO GREEN mission: Induction of HOG systems, Electric locos gain momentum

摘要

In Southern Railway during the year 2020-21, 27 pairs of trains were taken over from other railway in electric traction which has resulted in releasing 22 diesel locos. This has reduced the transit time required for loco change from electric to diesel traction and vice versa.Indian Railways has awarded a contract for supply of 800 electric locomotives with 12,000 HP Insulated Gate Bipolar transistor based three phase propulsion technology. These locomotives are energy efficient and have digital tracking features. 106 of these have been inducted on IR to haul heavier freight trains at higher speeds. At full load, its efficiency is 87%. It has been decided to produce only 3 phase propulsion fitted electric locomotives in all three production units of Indian Railways.