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{{Short description|Indian Railway freight class electric locomotive}}
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{{Infobox locomotive
{{Infobox locomotive
| name = WAG-5
| name = WAG-5
| powertype = Electric
| powertype = Electric
| image = AJJ WAG5 TWINS.jpg
| image = WAG-5HA AJJ.jpg
| caption = Arakkonam based WAG-5HA twins  
| caption = Arakkonam based WAG-5HA twins hauling freight train near Thiruvallur.
| gauge = {{RailGauge|5ft6in|lk=on}}
| gauge = {{RailGauge|5ft6in|lk=on}}
| bogies = [[American Locomotive Company|ALCO]] Asymmetric cast frame trimount
| bogies = [[American Locomotive Company|ALCO]] Asymmetric cast frame trimount
| wheeldiameter = {{ubl|New: {{convert|1092|mm|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|Half worn: {{convert|1055|mm|ftin|abbr=on|frac=2}}|Full worn: {{convert|1016|mm|ftin|0|abbr=on}} }}
| wheeldiameter = {{ubl|New: {{convert|1092|mm|ftin|0|abbr=on}}|Half worn: {{convert|1055|mm|ftin|abbr=on|frac=2}}|Full worn: {{convert|1016|mm|ftin|0|abbr=on}} }}
| builder = [[Chittaranjan Locomotive Works]] & [[Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited]]
| builder = [[Chittaranjan Locomotive Works|Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW)]], <br/> [[Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited|Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)]].
| builddate = {{ubl|Original: 1988–98|WAG-5A: 1983–88|WAG-5B: 1978–83}}
| builddate = {{ubl|Original: 1978–1998|WAG-5A: 1983–1988|WAG-5B: 1978–1983}}
| totalproduction = '''WAG-5,A/HA,B/HB:''' 1196
| totalproduction = 1,196
| length = {{convert|17.162|m|ftin|abbr=on|frac=16}}
| length = {{convert|17.162|m|ftin|abbr=on|frac=16}}
| width = {{convert|3.055|m|ftin|abbr=on|frac=16}}
| width = {{convert|3.055|m|ftin|abbr=on|frac=16}}
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| locobrakes = [[Railway air brake|Air]]/[[Railroad hand brake|Hand]]
| locobrakes = [[Railway air brake|Air]]/[[Railroad hand brake|Hand]]
| trainbrakes = Air, Dual and [[Vacuum brake|Vacuum]]
| trainbrakes = Air, Dual and [[Vacuum brake|Vacuum]]
| safety = Slip control, Main overload relay, Over voltage relay, No volt relay, Earth fault relay, Low pressure governor, Train parting alarms, Vigilance Control Device(VCD) and Brake cylinder cutoff valve
| safety = Slip control, Main overload relay, Over voltage relay, No volt relay, Earth fault relay, Low pressure governor, Train parting alarms, Vigilance Control Device (VCD) and Brake cylinder cutoff valve
| electricsystem = {{25 kV 50 Hz}} [[Overhead line|Overhead]]
| electricsystem = {{25 kV 50 Hz}} [[Overhead line|Overhead]]
| collectionmethod = [[pantograph (rail)|pantograph]]
| collectionmethod = [[pantograph (rail)|Pantograph]]
| multipleworking = 4
| multipleworking = 4
| maxspeed = {{convert|105|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}/
| maxspeed = {{convert|105|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}<br>
{{convert|100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} <br />or{{convert|80|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
{{convert|100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}<br>{{convert|80|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
| poweroutput = Continuous:  
| poweroutput = Continuous:  
  {{convert|3850|hp|kW|-1|abbr=on}}
  {{convert|3850|hp|kW|-1|abbr=on}}
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| tractionmotors = [[Alstom]] TAO 659/[[Hitachi]] HS15250A
| tractionmotors = [[Alstom]] TAO 659/[[Hitachi]] HS15250A
| operator = [[Indian Railways]]
| operator = [[Indian Railways]]
| fleetnumbers = '''21100–21153''', '''23000–23800''' & '''24001–24075'''
| fleetnumbers = '''21100–21153''', '''23000–23999''', '''24000–24075''', '''24401-24466'''
| nicknames = Krishnaveni, Navdoot, Minkalan, Pasumai, Priyadarshini, Basanti, Srilata, Nouvion, Gurudev, Chetak, Nasbandhi, Janmashati, Ajay, Kirtimaan, Cheetah
| nicknames = '''Krishnaveni, Navdoot, Minkalan, Pasumai, Priyadarshini, Basanti, Srilata, Nouvion, Gurudev, Chetak, Nasbandhi, Janmashati, Ajay, Kirtimaan, Cheetah'''{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}}
| locale = All over [[India]]
| locale = All over [[India]]
| disposition = active
| disposition = Active
}}
}}


The Indian locomotive class '''WAG-5''' is a class of 25 [[Volt|kV]] [[Alternating current|AC]] [[electric locomotive]]s that was developed in 1978 by [[Chittaranjan Locomotive Works]] for [[Indian Railways]]. The model name stands for [[5 ft 6 in gauge railway|broad gauge (W)]], alternating current (A), goods traffic (G) engine, 5th generation (5). They entered service in 1980. A total of 1196 WAG-5 were built at CLW and [[Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited|BHEL]] between 1978 and 1998, which made them the most numerous class of mainline electric locomotive till its successor the [[Indian locomotive class WAG-7|WAG-7.]]
The '''Indian locomotive class WAG-5''' is a class of 25 [[Volt|kV]] [[Alternating current|AC]] [[electric locomotive]]s that was developed in 1978 by [[Chittaranjan Locomotive Works]] for [[Indian Railways]]. The model name stands for [[5 ft 6 in gauge railway|broad gauge]] ('''W'''), alternating current ('''A'''), goods traffic ('''G''') engine, 5th generation ('''5'''). They entered service in 1980. A total of 1,196 WAG-5 were built at CLW and [[Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited|BHEL]] between 1978 and 1998, which made them the most numerous class of mainline electric locomotive until  the introduction of its successor, the [[Indian locomotive class WAG-7|WAG-7.]]


The WAG-5 is one of the most successful locomotives of Indian Railways currently serving both freight and passenger trains for over  42 years. This class provided the basic design for a number of other locomotives, like WAG-7 and the [[Indian locomotive class WCM-6|WCM-6]]. However, with the advent of new 3-phase locomotives like [[Indian locomotive class WAG-9|WAG-9]] and [[Indian locomotive class WAG-12|WAG-12]], the WAG-5 locomotives were relegated to hauling smaller passenger trains and now the aging fleet the WAG-5 locomotives are slowly being withdrawn from mainline duties and scrapped.
The WAG-5 is one of the most successful locomotives of Indian Railways currently serving both freight and passenger trains for over  43 years. This class provided the basic design for a number of other locomotives, like WAG-7 and the [[Indian locomotive class WCM-6|WCM-6]]. However, with the advent of new 3-phase locomotives like [[Indian locomotive class WAG-9|WAG-9]] and [[Indian locomotive class WAG-12|WAG-12]], the WAG-5 locomotives were relegated to hauling smaller passenger trains and now the aging fleet of WAG-5 locomotives is rapidly being withdrawn from mainline duties and scrapped.


[[File:WAG-5 locomotive at Meerut City Junction.jpg|thumb|WAG-5 locomotive at Meerut City Junction]]
== Subclasses and modifications ==
The WAG-5A and WAG-5H(x) variants are fitted with Alstom and Hitachi traction motors respectively,<ref>[http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-specs.html#WAG-5 Indian locomotive specifications]</ref> whereas the WAG-5B are units converted from the [[Indian locomotive class WAM-4|WAM-4]], and the WAG-5P(x) is a subclass specialised for passenger duties. The WAG-5(x)D and WAG-5(x)E are respectively fitted with dual and air brakes. WAG-5RH and WAG-5HR are fitted with rheostatic or friction braking. Another variant is WAG-5HG.{{Explain|date=August 2025}} The units with additional '6P' markings have parallel grouped traction motors. BHEL-built units are classified as WAG-5HB. Some units are fitted with Static Converter (STC), Microprocessor, Dynamic brake resistors (DBR) and SI unit.


== History ==
Due to the advent of the WAG-7 and WAG-9 locomotives, the WAG-5s, except WAG-5HA/HB variants, occasionally hauled passenger trains despite being designed for freight haulage. WAG-5HB{{Clarify|date=August 2025|reason=A single locomotive or multiple members of that subclass?}} is homed at Jhansi shed near BHEL's installations for maintenance purposes. WAG-5 has a shell of the WAM-4. Units numbered until 23293 have side louvre and round glass windows like the WAM-4, and units after 23293 have louvres similar to those fitted to the WAG-7 for better ventilation. Recently,{{When|date=August 2025}} WAG-5 have been fitted with data loggers.
WAG-5A is the one with Alstom traction motors.<ref>[http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-specs.html#WAG-5 Indian locomotive specifications]</ref> WAG-5B is a converted [[Indian locomotive class WAM-4|WAM-4]]. WAG-5H(x) is with Hitachi traction motors. WAG-5P(x) is a passenger dedicated class. WAG-5(x)D are fitted with dual brakes and WAG-5(x)E are fitted with air brakes. WAG-5RH and WAG-5HR are fitted with Rheostatic or Friction braking. Another variant is WAG-5HG. The units with additional '6P' markings have all parallel grouped traction motors. WAG-5HB is built by BHEL. Some units are fitted with Static Converter(STC), Microprocessor, Dynamic brake resistors(DBR) and SI unit. Due to the advent of WAG-7 and WAG-9, these locos except WAG-5HA/HB are even used for passenger trains although it is a freight-dedicated locomotive. WAG-5HB is homed at Jhansi shed near BHEL's installations for maintenance purposes. WAG-5 has a shell of the WAM-4. Units numbered till 23293 have side Louvre and round glass windows like the WAM-4 and units after 23293 have WAG-7 style of Louvre for better ventilation. Recently, WAG-5 have been fitted with data loggers. Unit numbered 23026 was selected by [[Research Design and Standards Organization|RDSO]] for adoption of thyristor controlled electricals in 1995. This was done due to the loss of suppliers of tap changer control. Project began in 1992. The new prototype system built in collaboration with [[Bhabha Atomic Research Centre]] was fitted in the locomotive between 1997 and 1998. However, due to several problems like interference with signalling equipment, the project was ceased in 1999. The engine was rebuilt to original WAG-5 and designated as WAG-5P.


==Technical Specification==
Due to the decline of tap changer control suppliers, unit 23026 was selected by [[Research Design and Standards Organization|RDSO]] for the adoption of thyristor controlled electricals in 1995. The project began in 1992, with the new prototype system, built in collaboration with the [[Bhabha Atomic Research Centre]], was fitted in the locomotive between 1997 and 1998. Due to several problems such as interference with signalling equipment, the project was ceased in 1999, and the engine was rebuilt to original WAG-5 and designated as WAG-5P.
[[File:WAG-5inammugudabyepassline.jpg|thumb|WAG-5 idling at the Ammuguda Bye pass line]]
 
==Technical specification==
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|Motor (3.3&nbsp;kW, 380 V, 6.6 A, 2865 rpm)
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==Locomotive sheds==
==Locomotive sheds==
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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
! Zone !! Name !! Shed Code !! Quantity
! rowspan="2" style="background:skyBlue;"|Zone
! rowspan="2" style="background:skyBlue;"|Name
! rowspan="2" style="background:skyBlue;"|Shed Code
! colspan="2" style="background:skyBlue;"|Quantity
|-
|-
| [[Central Railway zone|Central Railway]] ||[[Electric Loco Shed, Bhusawal|Bhusawal]] || BSL || 126
! style="background:skyBlue;"|WAG-5
! style="background:skyBlue;"|WAG-5H
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" |[[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]] || [[Electric Loco Shed, Asansol|Asansol]] || ASN || 58
| [[Central Railway zone|Central Railway]] ||[[Electric Loco Shed, Bhusawal|Bhusawal]] || BSLL
|53
|
|-
|-
| [[Bardhaman railway station|Bardhaman]]|| BWN(D)
| rowspan="2" |[[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]] || [[Bardhaman railway station|Bardhaman]]|| BWNX
|| 30
|1
|24
|-
|-
|[[Jamalpur railway station|Jamalpur]]
|[[Jamalpur railway station|Jamalpur]]
|JMP(D)
|JMPD
| 11
|16
|1
|-
|-
|[[Sealdah railway station|Sealdah]]|| SLSD(D)
| [[east Coast Railway zone|East Coast Railway]] || [[Electric Loco Shed, Visakhapatnam|Visakhapatnam]] || WATE
|| 5
|13
|
|-
|-
| [[East Coast Railway zone|East Coast Railway]] || [[Electric Loco Shed, Visakhapatnam|Visakhapatnam]] || VSKP || 82
| [[North Central Railway zone|North Central Railway]] || [[Electric Loco Shed, Jhansi|Jhansi]] || JHSE
|-
|
| [[North Central Railway zone|North Central Railway]] || [[Electric Loco Shed, Jhansi|Jhansi]] || JHS || 117
|86
|-
|-
|[[North Eastern Railway zone|North Eastern Railway]]
|[[North Eastern Railway zone|North Eastern Railway]]
|[[Gonda Junction railway station|Gonda]]
|[[Gonda Junction railway station|Gonda]]
|GD(D)
|GDDE
|4
|31
|-
|
| rowspan="3" |[[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railway]] || [[Electric Loco Shed, Arakkonam|Arakkonam]] ||AJJ || 65
|-
|-
| [[Diesel Loco Shed, Erode|Erode]]||ED(D)||24
| rowspan="2"| [[Northern Railway zone|Northern Railway]]
|| [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad]]  
| GZBE
|1
|
|-
|-
|[[Diesel Loco Shed, Ernakulam |Ernakulam]] ||ERS(D) ||1
| [[Lucknow Charbagh railway station|Lucknow]]  
| AMVD
|18
|  
|-
|-
| [[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railway]] || [[Electric Loco Shed, Vijayawada|Vijayawada]] || BZA || 43
| rowspan="3" |[[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railway]] || [[Electric Loco Shed, Arakkonam|Arakkonam]] ||AJJE
|
|7
|-
|-
| [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]] || [[Bondamunda railway station|Bondamunda]] || BNDM || 2
|| [[Diesel Loco Shed, Ernakulam|Ernakulam]] || ERSX
|12
|6
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |[[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]] || [[Electric Loco Shed, Valsad|Valsad]] || BL || 1
| [[Diesel Loco Shed, Erode|Erode]]||EDDX
|
|50
|-
|-
| [[Ratlam Junction|Ratlam]] || RTM(D) || 140
| [[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railway]] || [[Electric Loco Shed, Vijayawada|Vijayawada]] || BZAE
|35
|
|-
|-
| [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva|Vatva]]|| VTA(D) || 1
| [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]] || [[Bondamunda railway station|Bondamunda]] || BNDL
|
|2
|-
|-
|  rowspan="3" |[[West Central Railway zone|West Central Railway]] || [[Diesel Loco Shed, Itarsi|Itarsi]]|| ET(D) ||20
| [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]] ||[[Diesel Loco Shed, Ratlam|Ratlam]] || RTMD
|
|75
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Diesel Loco Shed, New Katni|New Katni Jn.]]|| NKJ || 12
| rowspan="2" |[[West Central Railway zone|West Central Railway]] || [[Diesel Loco Shed, Itarsi|Itarsi]]|| ETD
|54
|60
|-
|-
|| NKJ(D) || 253
|[[Diesel Loco Shed, Katni|New Katni Jn.]]|| NKJD
|
|54
|-
|-
|  colspan="3" |'''Total Locomotives Active as of 01-06-2022'''<ref>{{Cite web|title=e-Locos|url=http://elocos.railnet.gov.in/Holding/holding_12_21.pdf
|  colspan="3" |'''Total Locomotives Active as of April 2026'''<ref>{{Cite web|title=e-Locos|url=http://elocos.railnet.gov.in/Holding/holding.html}}</ref>  
}}</ref> ||995
| 234
| 365
|}
|}
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Latest revision as of 15:04, 28 March 2026


WAG-5
Arakkonam based WAG-5HA twins hauling freight train near Thiruvallur.
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderChittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW),
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL).
Build date
  • Original: 1978–1998
  • WAG-5A: 1983–1988
  • WAG-5B: 1978–1983
Total produced1,196
Specifications
Configuration:
​
 • UICCo′Co′
Gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm)
BogiesALCO Asymmetric cast frame trimount
Wheel diameter
  • New: 1,092 mm (3 ft 7 in)
  • Half worn: 1,055 mm (3 ft 5+1⁄2 in)
  • Full worn: 1,016 mm (3 ft 4 in)
Length17.162 m (56 ft 3+11⁄16 in)
Width3.055 m (10 ft 1⁄4 in)
Height1.997 m (6 ft 6+5⁄8 in)
Axle load20 tonnes (20 long tons; 22 short tons)
Loco weight119 tonnes (117 long tons; 131 short tons)
Electric system/sTemplate:25 kV 50 Hz Overhead
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Traction motorsAlstom TAO 659/Hitachi HS15250A
MU working4
Loco brakeAir/Hand
Train brakesAir, Dual and Vacuum
Safety systemsSlip control, Main overload relay, Over voltage relay, No volt relay, Earth fault relay, Low pressure governor, Train parting alarms, Vigilance Control Device (VCD) and Brake cylinder cutoff valve
Performance figures
Maximum speed105 km/h (65 mph)
100 km/h (62 mph)
80 km/h (50 mph)
Power outputContinuous: 3,850 hp (2,870 kW)
Tractive effort:
​
 • Starting37,500 kgf (370 kN)
 • Continuous33,600 kgf (330 kN)
Factor of adh.0.29
Career
OperatorsIndian Railways
Numbers21100–21153, 23000–23999, 24000–24075, 24401-24466
NicknamesKrishnaveni, Navdoot, Minkalan, Pasumai, Priyadarshini, Basanti, Srilata, Nouvion, Gurudev, Chetak, Nasbandhi, Janmashati, Ajay, Kirtimaan, Cheetah[citation needed]
LocaleAll over India
DispositionActive

The Indian locomotive class WAG-5 is a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1978 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), alternating current (A), goods traffic (G) engine, 5th generation (5). They entered service in 1980. A total of 1,196 WAG-5 were built at CLW and BHEL between 1978 and 1998, which made them the most numerous class of mainline electric locomotive until the introduction of its successor, the WAG-7.

The WAG-5 is one of the most successful locomotives of Indian Railways currently serving both freight and passenger trains for over 43 years. This class provided the basic design for a number of other locomotives, like WAG-7 and the WCM-6. However, with the advent of new 3-phase locomotives like WAG-9 and WAG-12, the WAG-5 locomotives were relegated to hauling smaller passenger trains and now the aging fleet of WAG-5 locomotives is rapidly being withdrawn from mainline duties and scrapped.

Subclasses and modifications[edit | edit source]

The WAG-5A and WAG-5H(x) variants are fitted with Alstom and Hitachi traction motors respectively,[1] whereas the WAG-5B are units converted from the WAM-4, and the WAG-5P(x) is a subclass specialised for passenger duties. The WAG-5(x)D and WAG-5(x)E are respectively fitted with dual and air brakes. WAG-5RH and WAG-5HR are fitted with rheostatic or friction braking. Another variant is WAG-5HG.[further explanation needed] The units with additional '6P' markings have parallel grouped traction motors. BHEL-built units are classified as WAG-5HB. Some units are fitted with Static Converter (STC), Microprocessor, Dynamic brake resistors (DBR) and SI unit.

Due to the advent of the WAG-7 and WAG-9 locomotives, the WAG-5s, except WAG-5HA/HB variants, occasionally hauled passenger trains despite being designed for freight haulage. WAG-5HB[clarification needed] is homed at Jhansi shed near BHEL's installations for maintenance purposes. WAG-5 has a shell of the WAM-4. Units numbered until 23293 have side louvre and round glass windows like the WAM-4, and units after 23293 have louvres similar to those fitted to the WAG-7 for better ventilation. Recently,[when?] WAG-5 have been fitted with data loggers.

Due to the decline of tap changer control suppliers, unit 23026 was selected by RDSO for the adoption of thyristor controlled electricals in 1995. The project began in 1992, with the new prototype system, built in collaboration with the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, was fitted in the locomotive between 1997 and 1998. Due to several problems such as interference with signalling equipment, the project was ceased in 1999, and the engine was rebuilt to original WAG-5 and designated as WAG-5P.

WAG-5 idling at the Ammuguda Bye pass line

Technical specification[edit | edit source]

Traction Motors Alstom TAO 659 (575 kW, 750 V, 1070 rpm) or TAO 656; or Hitachi HS 15250A. Axle-hung, nose-suspended. Six motors.
Gear Ratio 62:16 or 62:15 with Alstom motors, some 64:18 (Hitachi motors), many now 58:21 for mixed use. There are also 17:77
Transformer BHEL, type HETT-3900. 3900 kVA, 22.5 kV, 182 A. 32 taps, 11730 kg, Forced oil cooling, 'A' Insulation.
Rectifiers Silicon rectifiers (two) using 64 S-18FN-350 diodes each from Hind Rectifier. 2700 A / 1050 V per cubicle. 64 cells per bridge. Starting current at 3300 A. Motor (380 V, 970-1460 RPM)
Max Haulage capacity 2375 t (WAG-5 original)
Pantographs Two Faiveley AM-12 of 285 kg with four insulators
Current Ratings 1100 A / 10 min, 750 A continuous
Sandboxes 8
Auxiliaries 2 Head lights (32 V, 250 W), Lead-acid Battery (50 cells, 110 V)
3 Elgi Compressors 3 motors (12.5 hp, 380 V)
2 SF India Ltd. Traction Motor blowers MLBR-42.51-1-H4 type, 2 Siemens Motors (22 kW, 380 V, 41 A, 3000 rpm)
2 SF India Ltd. Smoothing reactor blower 2 motors(3 hp, 380V, 2860rpm)
BHEL Breaking resistor blower Dy-3423M type, Moto r(532 kW, 70 hp, 325 V, 175 A, 3500 rpm)
2 SF India Ltd. Silicon rectifier blower Axial type
SF India Ltd. Oil cooler blower MLBH-60-1-H2 type, 22.2 m/hr, Motor (30 hp, 380 V, 6.6 A, 2865 rpm)
2 Smoothing reactors SL42 type, 1250 V, 950 A, 0.00718 ohms at 110 °C
BEST & Co. Pvt. Ltd. Oil pump for transformer Motor (3.3 kW, 380 V, 6.6 A, 2865 rpm)

Locomotive sheds[edit | edit source]

Zone Name Shed Code Quantity
WAG-5 WAG-5H
Central Railway Bhusawal BSLL 53
Eastern Railway Bardhaman BWNX 1 24
Jamalpur JMPD 16 1
East Coast Railway Visakhapatnam WATE 13
North Central Railway Jhansi JHSE 86
North Eastern Railway Gonda GDDE 31
Northern Railway Ghaziabad GZBE 1
Lucknow AMVD 18
Southern Railway Arakkonam AJJE 7
Ernakulam ERSX 12 6
Erode EDDX 50
South Central Railway Vijayawada BZAE 35
South Eastern Railway Bondamunda BNDL 2
Western Railway Ratlam RTMD 75
West Central Railway Itarsi ETD 54 60
New Katni Jn. NKJD 54
Total Locomotives Active as of April 2026[2] 234 365

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Indian locomotive specifications
  2. ↑ "e-Locos".

External links[edit | edit source]

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