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WAP-1
The Indian locomotive class WAP-1 is a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1980 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), AC Current (A), Passenger traffic (P) engine, 1st generation (1). They entered service in late 1981. A total of 65 WAP-1 were built at CLW between 1980 and 1996, which made them the most numerous class of mainline electric passenger locomotive until its successor, the WAP-4. The WAP-1 is India's first dedicated electric passenger locomotive A locomotive or engine is a rail transport vehicle that provides the Power (physics), motive power for a train. If a locomotive is capable of carrying a payload, it is usually rather referred to as a multiple unit, Motor coach (rail), motor ... of Indian Railways serving passenger trains for over 42 years. This class provided the basic design for a number of other locomotives like WAP-3 and WAP-4 models. However, with the advent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Locomotive Class WAP-3
The Indian locomotive class WAP-3 was a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was designed by Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO) and Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) for Indian Railways in 1987. The model name stands for Broad gauge (W), AC Current (A), Passenger traffic (P) locomotive, 3rd generation (3). They entered service in 1988. They were the faster variant of the previous WAP-1 class. A total of 9 WAP-3 were converted from existing WAP-1 units at CLW between 1987 and 1988. All locomotives were now withdrawn from service and converted back to WAP-1. History The history of the WAP-3 begins in the early 1980s with the WAP-1 The Indian locomotive class WAP-1 is a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1980 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), AC Current (A), Passenger traffic (P) ... class. The WAP-1 was the first attempt to create a dedicated High-speed e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Locomotive Class WAP-4
The Indian locomotive class WAP-4 is a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1993 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), AC Current (A), Passenger traffic (P) engine, 4th generation (4). They entered service in late 1994. A total of 778 WAP-4 were built at CLW between 1993 and 2015, which made them the most numerous class of mainline electric passenger locomotive until the WAP-7. The WAP-4 is one of the most successful locomotives of Indian Railways serving both passenger and freight trains for over 28 years. This class provided the basic design for other locomotives like the WAP-6 . Despite the introduction of more modern types of locomotives like WAP-7, a significant number are still in use, both in mainline duties. Production of this class was halted in December 2015 with locomotive number 25051 being the last unit to be rolled out. As of September 2022, all locomotives except those lost in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Howrah Rajdhani Express
''Howrah Rajdhani Express'' (also known as ''Kolkata Rajdhani Express'') is a Rajdhani-class train of Indian Railways connects the capital of West Bengal, Cultural Capital of India,Captial before the British Kolkata to the National Capital of India, New Delhi through Howrah. The Howrah Rajdhani is the first Rajdhani Express of India and is one of the fastest train of Indian Railways. It is the fastest railway connection from New Delhi to Kolkata and vice-versa . It is hauled by a Howrah based WAP 7 end to end. History From 1965 onward Ministry of Railways (India) was looking for options to reduce the time travel between important destinations by implementing new technology. Hence for that very purpose the Howrah–Delhi main line was chosen for the trials owing to its technological superiority in terms of feasibility and others. Thus finally in the Railway Budget of 1969–70, an introduction of a new superfast train was announced which would connect Delhi to Kolkata in les ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diesel Loco Shed, Erode
Diesel Loco Shed, Erode is an engine shed located on Erode–Chennimalai road in Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. Being closely located to Erode Junction Railway Station, the shed falls under Salem railway division of Southern Railway zone. History The shed was opened and became operationally active since September 1966, spreading over a total area of and covered area of . Operations Being one of the four diesel engine sheds in Southern Railway under the territory of Salem railway division, various major and minor maintenance schedules of diesel locomotives are being carried out here. Apart from serving the parent division, the locos belonging to the shed also serves the unelectrified routes of Madurai railway division, in addition to locos from Golden Rock. To provide space for electric locomotives, all the EMDs (WDG-4 and WDP-4D), WDM-3A and WDG-3A were transferred to Golden Rock. Locomotives See also * Diesel Loco Shed, Ernakulam * Diesel Loco Shed, Golden Rock * Die ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Locomotive Class WAM-4
The Indian locomotive class WAM-4 is a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1970 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), alternating current (A), mixed traffic (M) engine, 4th generation (4). They entered service in March 1971. A total of 500 WAM-4 were built at CLW between 1970 and 1983, which made them the most numerous class of mainline electric locomotive till its successor the WAG-5. The WAM-4 is one of the most successful locomotives of Indian Railways having served both passenger and freight trains for over 52 years. This class provided the basic design for a number of other locomotives like WCAM-1, WAG-5A, WCG-2, and some WAP-1 models. However, with the advent of new 3-phase locomotives like WAP-5 and WAP-7, the WAM-4 locomotives were relegated to hauling smaller passenger trains and most of the units have been scrapped. A few units are in service performing inferior duties. History ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tughlakabad Railway Station
Tughlakabad railway station (station code:- TKD) is on the Kanpur–Tundla–Agra–Delhi line. It is located in the Indian state of Delhi. It is operated by Northern Railway, Delhi railway division. History The Agra–Delhi chord was opened in 1904. Some parts of it were relaid during the construction of New Delhi (inaugurated in 1927–28). Passengers Tughlakabad railway station serves around 33,000 passengers every day. Suburban railway Tughlakabad is part of the Delhi Suburban Railway and is served by EMU trains. Metro link Tughlakabad metro station is about 1 km from Tughlakabad railway station. It is on the Violet Line of Delhi Metro. The line operates underground from Kashmere gate till Jangpura metro station. From there it is an elevated line till Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh) metro station. The Violet Line was opened up to Sarita Vihar in 2010 and up to Badarpur in 2011. Loco sheds Tughlakabad Diesel Loco Shed houses WDM-2, WDM-3A, WDM-3C, WDM-3D, WDP-1, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Locomotive Class WAP-5
The Indian locomotive class WAP-5 is the name of a class of "High Speed" electric locomotives produced and used by Indian Railways. The first 10 locomotives were imported from ABB in Switzerland in 1995. They are supposed to be a variant of the Swiss Lok 2000 (Design concept) and German DB Class 120 (mechanical chassis). One of the notable features of WAP-5 is regenerative braking. Other notable features of this loco are the provision of taps from the main loco transformer for hotel load, pantry loads, flexible gear coupling, wheel-mounted disc brakes, and a potential for speed enhancement to . Braking systems include regenerative brakes, loco disc brakes, automatic train air brakes, and a charged spring parking brake. On 3 July 2014, a WAP-5 set an Indian speed record by hauling a train from Delhi to Agra within 90 minutes at a speed of . The Gatimaan Express and Bhopal Shatabdi trains hauled by WAP-5 locomotives travel at and respectively in the New Delhi - Agra Cantt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorakhpur Junction Railway Station
Gorakhpur Junction railway station (station code:GKP) is located in the city of Gorakhpur in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It has the world's second longest railway platform after Hubli Junction railway station. It serves as the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway, part of Indian Railways. The station offers Class A-1 railway station facilities. Gorakhpur Junction railway station is a major railway station in the state of Uttar Pradesh especially in the Purvanchal region (Eastern Uttar Pradesh) and it connects Eastern Uttar Pradesh to Bihar, Nepal and Northern India to Bihar. History The metre-gauge Gonda loop, running between Gorakhpur and Gonda, was constructed by the Bengal and North Western Railway between 1886 and 1905. The Kaptanganj– Siwan metre-gauge line was opened in 1913. The metre-gauge Nautanwa branch line was opened in 1925. Conversion to broad gauge started with the Gorakhpur–Siwan section in 1981. The Gorakhpur–Paniyahwa section was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Izzatnagar Railway Station
Izzatnagar railway station is main railway station in Izzatnagar Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. Its code is IZN. It serves Izzatnagar city. The station consists of 4 platforms. Izzatnagar railway division is a part of North Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways. This railway division was founded on 14 April 1952. Trains * Bandra Terminus–Ramnagar Express * Lucknow Junction–Kathgodam Express * Agra Fort–Ramnagar Weekly Express The Agra Fort - Ramnagar Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Agra Fort and Ramnagar in India. It is currently being operated with 15055/15056 train numbers on a weekly basis. Service T ... * Purnagiri Jan Shatabdi Express Gallery Izzatnagar railway station, Bareilly 03.jpg, Izzatnagar railway station, Bareilly Izzatnagar station 05.jpg, Izzatnagar station in daylight Izzatnagar railway station 06.jpg, Izzatnagar railway station at night References External links Iz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gonda Junction Railway Station
Gonda Junction railway station is a railway station in Devipatan division, Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. Its code is GD. It serves Gonda city. The station consists of five platforms. Loco Shed Diesel Loco Shed, Gonda was established in year 1982 with a small holding of 22 WDM-1 locomotives. In the past 31 years, it has witnessed many technological changes and has emerged one of the major diesel shed for maintenance of BG locomotives. Gonda shed has distinction of maintaining wide range of rolling stocks starting from WDM-1 locomotives, YDM4 locomotives, shunting locomotives, AC/DC WDM-2 locomotives, WDM2 -2600 HP, WDM3A-3100 HP locomotives and latest WDM-3D3300 HP locomotives and high adhesion WDG-3A locomotive. As of date, Diesel shed is homing 181 BG locomotives against the berthing capacity of 130 locos. Diesel shed had also extended technical assistance to Chhapra Satellite Shed. Diesel shed Gonda is also maintaining the 140 Ton crane stabled at GKP. Shed Loco Holding ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Eastern Railway Zone
The North Eastern Railway (abbreviated NER) is one of the 19 railway zones of Indian Railways in India. It is headquartered at Gorakhpur. Zonal Rail Training Institute (ZRTI) is established in district Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. North Eastern Railway is one of the most important transit zones, that is, it is used to take in loaded wagons, especially food grains, from Northern Railway divisions like Firozpur, and move it towards Eastern belt and the Northern Frontier region (Seven Sister States). Thus, it acts as an essential cog in the food security of the country. Apart from being an important transit zone, it is also at the center-stage for much inward traffic from the neighboring zones. The inward traffic comprises food grains, fertiliser, stone chips, cement, petroleum, coal, etc. As North Eastern Railway caters to a large area spread from the western part of Uttar Pradesh towards eastern Uttar Pradesh and area comprising western Bihar, it runs many passenger trains for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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