Bengaluru, Oct 17 (IANS) Swedish-Swiss electrical equipment maker ABB on Wednesday said it has won a Rs 115-crore contract to supply transformers to the Indian Railways.
The order has been awarded by Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi, ABB said in a statement.
These transformers are custom-made for the WAP-7 type electric locomotive. The 6,000 horsepower locomotive can haul 24 coaches at a speed of up to 140 km per hour.
“As part of our commitment to the Railways, our technology enables 24×7, reliable and quality power for this critical mode of transportation,” ABB said.
–IANS
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