India to supply Diesel Locomotive to Myanmar Railways

New Delhi, Mar 11 (KNN) In a move that is likely to get business for small and medium supplier to locomotive units in Varanasi, Indian Railways PSU Rites has signed a locomotive export contract with Myanmar Railways.

India will now supply 18 Meter Gauge 1350 HP Diesel Electric Locomotives to Myanmar to augment locomotive fleet of Myanmar Railways to meet increasing demand for passenger and freight traffic.

According to an official statement, the contract to this effect was signed on March 4, 2016 at Naypyitaw, Myanmar.

“The supply contract of locomotives is a vital project being funded under an existing line of credit extended to Myanmar by Government of India. 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,” Ministry of Railways said in a release. 

Rajeev Mehrotra, Chairman and Managing Director said that RITES is making all efforts to augment export of rolling stock manufactured at Railway Production Units. Response from South East Asian markets is very encouraging. (KNN Bureau)