India has a vast and complex railway network which carries millions of passengers and tonnes of freight every day. To meet the growing demand for faster and heavier trains, India has developed its most powerful locomotive which is the WAG 12. The WAG 12 is a 25 kV AC electric locomotive with a power output of 12,000 horsepower. It can pull freight trains weighing more than 6,000 tonnes at speeds up to 120 km/h.
The WAG 12 is a twin-unit locomotive with a total length of 38.4 metres and a weight of 180 tonnes. It has six asynchronous traction motors which are nose-suspended and forced-cooled. It also has a regenerative braking system which can save up to 30% of energy.The WAG 12 is specially designed for the Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs), which are being built to improve the efficiency and capacity of freight movement in India.
The WAG 12 is a proud achievement of the ‘Make-in-India’ initiative, as it is built at the Electric Locomotive Factory in Madhepura, Bihar. The WAG 12 is a game-changer for the Indian Railways, as it will revolutionize the freight transportation in the country. It will also showcase the technological prowess and innovation of India to the world.