Introduction
This locomotive is referred to as the "Heavy Haul" freight locomotive of the Indian Railways
This locomotive was conceived owing to the extreme growth in the rail freight transportation sector. The growth in this sector is considered to be of great importance in the growth of the economy of India. This need had arisen the need for more electrification and electric locomotives in India. Around 60 to 65% of the freight haulage of the Indian Railways takes place on the electrified section of the Golden Quadrilateral (Indian Railways) and diagonals(which accounts for 25% of the route.) These routes are highly busy routes, so clearance is a necessity. The power of 6350 hp and 120 km/h rated speed give it great sectional clearance ability. Thus these locomotives are important for the Indian Railways.
Around 350 of these locomotives have been put to service as of early 2011.
These locos will enter Mumbai Area in Western Railway some time during the end of December 2011 or Start of Jan 2012 and Mumbai area of Central Railways at the start of Jan 2013.
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