Power technology company ABB has bagged a Rs. 270-crore order from Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi, to supply converters for electric locomotives.
The converters are custom designed for the Railways and will be manufactured at one of ABB’s largest factories for locomotive applications in Nelamangala, near Bengaluru.
ABB’s traction solution is based on the latest technology to bring more reliable trains to passengers, while increasing sustainable transport use by moving from diesel trains to electric. This helps rail operators achieve significant operational improvements.
“We are delighted to be contributing to the electrification of India’s rail network with ABB’s locally manufactured solutions,” said ABB CEO Ulrich Spiesshofer. “By adopting advanced technologies, India is achieving rapid improvements in growth and productivity and shaping its economy for the era of digitisation.”
