Diesel-Loco Modernisation Works
Diesel-Loco Modernisation Works, (formerly Diesel Component Works), is located in Patiala in the Indian state of Punjab. It was set up in 1981 to extend the service life of diesel Locomotives of the Indian Railways and raise the level of their availability. It also started to manufactures of WAP 7 and WAG 9 locomotives.
| Industry | Electric locomotive |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Diesel Component Works |
| Founded | October 1981 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | India |
Key people | S. N. Dubey (General Manager)[1] |
| Products | WAP 7 WAG 9 WAG 10 |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Website | dmw |
ServicesEdit
- Manufacture and supply of high quality components and sub-assemblies as spares.
- Manufacture of components hitherto imported achieving import substitution and timely availability
- Remanufacture of critical assemblies for the unit exchange system of the diesel locomotive's maintenance system of the railways
- Rebuilding locomotives and power packs, and retrofitting the locomotives with systems incorporating latest technological development
- Manufacturing the WAP 7 locomotives and starting its series from 39***. It is also manufacturing the WAG 9 locomotives too.
ProductsEdit
Key:
- Loco currently in production
The designation of the locomotives follows the nomenclature in Indian Railways. Prototypes and individual vehicles are not listed.
Electric locomotivesEdit
| Name | Wheel | Built year(s) | Power | Current Status | Preserved units | Comments | Picture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAP-7 | Co-Co | 2000–present | 6350 HP | In service | |||
| WAG-9 | Co-Co[2] | 1996–present | 6125 HP | In service |
See alsoEdit
- Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers
- Chittaranjan Locomotive Works
- Banaras Locomotive Works
- Diesel Locomotive Factory, Marhowrah
- Electric Locomotive Factory, Madhepura
- Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
- Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli
- Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala
- Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka
- Rail Wheel Plant, Bela
- Titagarh Wagons, Titagarh
- List of locomotive builders by countries
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Govt appoints five new general managers in Railways". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ "WAG9 Co-Co".
External linksEdit
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