India to supply 18 Meter Gauge Diesel Electric Locomotives to Myanmar

Mar 12, 2016, 09:52 IST

The supply contract of locomotives is a vital project being funded under an existing line of credit extended to Myanmar by Union Government.

RITES (Public Sector Enterprise under Ministry of Railways) signed a contract to supply 18 Meter Gauge 1350 HP Diesel Electric Locomotives to Myanmar Railways. This supply will help Myanmar to meet increasing demand for passenger and freight traffic.

This contract was signed at Naypyitaw, Myanmar on 4 March 2016.

The supply contract of locomotives is a vital project being funded under an existing line of credit extended to Myanmar by Union Government. These locomotives will be manufactured by Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi with several modern features like microprocessor controls, fuel-efficient engine and ergonomic cab design etc.

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