The Ministry of Railways has shared a video of the ‘Beast of Indian Railways’ on its official X account. The video showcases the WAG 12B, India’s most powerful electric locomotive, which can haul heavy freight trains at high speeds.
The WAG 12B is a product of the ‘Make in India’ programme and is a milestone in the development of the railways.
What makes the WAG 12B a beast?
The WAG 12B is a 12,000 horsepower (HP) electric locomotive, which is twice as powerful as its immediate predecessor WAG-9. It can pull 6,000 tonnes of load at a top speed of 120 kmph. It has a Bo-Bo design with 22.5 tonnes of axle load, which can be upgraded to 25 tonnes.
