Chittaranjan (IP News). Chittaranjan Locomotive Works(CLW) had turned out today the First batch of Tejas Express locos for PUSH-PULL operations with aerodynamically designed WAP-5 (loco no. 35012 & 35013) passenger electric locomotives to reduce air drags at higher speed for more energy efficiency and dynamically stable during high speed operations.
Praveen Kumar Mishra, General Manager flagged off these TEJAS EXPRESS locos from CLW sidings in presence of Sr officers and staff of CLW. These two WAP-5(35012-35013) type electric locomotives are of 6000 HP capacity each and both are equipped with latest IGBT based propulsion system capable to run at 160kmph each. These two locos will work in Push-Pull mode for operations in premium passenger trains. The Driver desks has also been ergonomically re-modified for improving the maneuvering skill of loco pilots.
Composite converters are also provided in these locos to directly supply power to the coaches and pantry cars thus eliminating the need of separate diesel power generator cars. These are noise free, pollution free & environment friendly Green locomotives which are more energy efficient and requires less maintenance and will also save lots of loco shunting time. These locomotives shall be utilized to haul the prestigious & premium express passenger trains over Indian Railways.
