Powering India’s Rail Future: PM Modi Inaugurates 9000 HP Electric Locomotive Plant in Dahod
Dahod, Gujarat – In a landmark move for Indian infrastructure and manufacturing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a state-of-the-art electric locomotive production plant in Dahod, Gujarat today.
The high-tech facility is designed to manufacture powerful 9000 horsepower electric locomotives, significantly strengthening Indian Railways’ freight capabilities while promoting domestic manufacturing and global exports.
This is a major step under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, aimed at enhancing India’s self-reliance in heavy transport and industrial engineering. With plans to produce and export high-capacity engines, the plant is expected to become a global hub for rail innovation.
“This facility will not only modernize our railway sector but also open up employment and export opportunities, reaffirming India’s growing role in global manufacturing,” PM Modi stated during the launch.
Key Highlights:
9000 HP locomotives for freight efficiency
Export potential to global railway markets
Boost to local industry and employment
Public-private partnership-driven innovation
Located in Dahod, a region with strategic railway connectivity, the plant is expected to play a crucial role in India’s goal of becoming a transportation powerhouse.
Call to Action:
India’s engineering future is on track! Keep following for updates on how this facility reshapes the nation’s rail and export potential.
