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    Indian Railways Fined: Confirmed AC coach missing, elderly passengers forced into general compartment

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    Indian Railways Update: What do red, blue, and yellow engine colors signify? Check details

    Northern Railway Surgeon Dr. Vishwanath Tiwari Wins 4th Ironman Title and Sets Guinness World Record

    Hussainiwala Railway Station: The unique Indian station where trains arrive only twice a year

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    Varanasi-Lucknow Shuttle Express: Halt begins at Saraiharkhu Railway Station in Jaunpur

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    New Train Announcement: Indian Railways to launch AC Amrit Bharat Express on Bhagalpur-Ahmedabad route

    New Train Announcement: Indian Railways to launch night train between Patliputra and Saharsa

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Indian Railways: First 9000 HP D9 super engine handed over for commercial operations

Kush Singh by Kush Singh
May 6, 2026
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Siemens Mobility handed over the first 9000 HP electric freight D9 locomotive to Indian Railways for commercial operations on May 4th or 5th, 2026. This high-powered engine is part of a larger order for 1,200 locomotives valued at approximately €3 billion. The project is being executed at the Dahod facility in Gujarat under the Make in India initiative.

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What are the key features of the D9 locomotive?

The D9 locomotive, also known as WAG D-9, is the most powerful six-axle electric freight engine in India. It is designed to carry heavy loads and operate at high speeds to improve logistics efficiency. The engine integrates the Indian-designed Kavach safety system for better security on tracks.

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Feature Details
Power 9000 HP (6,711 kW)
Maximum Speed 120 kmph
Hauling Capacity Up to 5,800 tonnes
Local Content Approximately 90% Made in India
Certification European Standard EN 14363
Axle Load 22.5 tonnes

How will maintenance and operations be managed?

The project follows a 35-year full-service maintenance lifecycle model. Siemens has opened the first maintenance depot in Visakhapatnam to support the fleet. Three more depots are planned for Raipur, Kharagpur, and Pune. The engines use the Railigent X platform for digital monitoring and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

D9 इंजन की अधिकतम क्षमता क्या है?

यह इंजन 9000 HP की पावर के साथ आता है और 120 kmph की रफ़्तार से दौड़ सकता है। यह 5,800 टन तक का भार खींचने में सक्षम है।

इन इंजनों का निर्माण और मेंटेनेंस कहाँ होगा?

इनका निर्माण गुजरात के दाहोद प्लांट में हो रहा है। मेंटेनेंस के लिए विशाखापट्नम, रायपुर, खड़गपुर और पुणे में डिपो बनाए जा रहे हैं।

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