Indian Railways have achieved a remarkable milestone by producing 1,681 locomotives in FY 2024-25

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New Milestone in Locomotive Production: India Surpasses the US & Europe by Producing 1,681 Loco for the FY 2024-25

19% rise in production: 1,681 locomotives in FY 2024-25, 209 more than 1,472 in FY 2023-24

‘Make in India’ Drives Growth: Locomotive Production Surges to 9,168 in Last 10 Years, Doubling Annual Average to 917

New Delhi (PIB): India has emerged as a global leader in railway #locomotive manufacturing, achieving a record production of 1,681 locomotives in the financial year 2024-25. This milestone surpasses the total locomotive production of regions such as the United States, Europe, South America, Africa, and Australia, reaffirming India’s growing dominance in the global railway sector.

Indian Railways’ locomotive manufacturing units have achieved a remarkable milestone by producing 1,681 locomotives in various categories during the financial year 2024-25. This marks an increase of 209 loco, or 19%, compared to the 1,472 locomotives produced in the previous financial year 2023-24. This record-breaking production is the highest ever for locomotive manufacturing in the country, reflecting the significant achievements of all units in enhancing railway infrastructure and capacity.

The continuous rise in locomotive production is a direct result of strategic decisions taken to strengthen the “Make in India” initiative. Between 2004 and 2014, India produced a total of 4,695 locomotives, with a national annual average of 470. In contrast, from 2014 to 2024, locomotive manufacturing witnessed a significant surge, with 9,168 locomotives produced, raising the annual average to approximately 917.

In the financial year 2024-25, #IndianRailways achieved a record production of 1,681 locomotives across its manufacturing units.

The #Loco-production was distributed as follows:

  • Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (#CLW) manufactured 700 locomotives
  • Banaras Locomotive Works (#BLW) produced 477
  • Patiala Locomotive Works (#PLW) contributed 304 locomotives and 100 locomotives each were manufactured at the Madhepura and Marhowrah units

The majority of the #locomotives produced in the country were intended for freight trains. Among the 1,681 locomotives produced in the financial year 2024-25, the breakup is as follows:

  • WAG-9/9H locomotives: 1,047
  • WAG-9HH locomotives: 7
  • WAG-9 Twin locomotives: 148
  • WAP-5 locomotives: 2
  • WAP-7 locomotives: 272
  • NRC locomotives: 5
  • WAG-12B locomotives: 100
  • WDG 4G/6G locomotives: 100