The Diesel Loco Modernisation Works(DMW), a production unit of Indian Railways, is now Patiala Locomotive Works (PLW), after it stopped manufacturing diesel locomotives. The DMW has shifted to producing electric locomotives and diesel electric tower cars.
Officials said the Ministry of Railways has changed its name to Patiala Locomotive Works (PLW). The change will come into force with immediate effect.
The DMW has been producing 3-phase electric locomotives WAP-7, WAG-9H and 8-wheeler self propelled diesel electric tower car (8W DETC) since 2018.
