India is to supply 18 metre-gauge 1350 hp diesel electric locomotives to Myanma Railways. The traction will augment the railway’s fleet and enable it to meet increasing demand for passenger and freight transport services in Myanmar. The requisite contract was signed at Naypyitaw (Myanmar) in week 9.
The locomotive order is a vital project that is being funded under an existing Indian government line of credit for Myanmar. The traction, sporting several modern features such as microprocessor controls, fuel-efficient engines and an ergonomic cab design etc, will be manufactured at the diesel locomotive works in Varanasi
