India is on the verge of establishing itself as a global locomotive manufacturing hub with the commencement of exports from the Marhowra Plant in Bihar, operated by Wabtec Locomotive Private Limited, a joint venture between Indian Railways and Wabtec. This initiative aligns with the Indian government’s objectives of promoting local manufacturing under the “Make in India” and “Make for the World” campaigns as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The plant will supply Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives to global customers. The ES43ACmi is a locomotive featuring a 4,500 HP Evolution Series engine, offering best-in-class fuel efficiency and proven performance in high-temperature environments. The Marhowra plant will begin exporting these locomotives in 2025.
The Marhowra plant, situated on 70 acres in Marhowra, Bihar, was established in 2018 to indigenously manufacture 1,000 state-of-the-art locomotives for Indian Railways. The plant provides employment to about 600 people and has been consistently delivering 100 locomotives annually to Indian Railways. It has also given a significant boost to industrial activities in the state.