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The WAG-12B is manufactured at the green-field facility of Madhepura Electric Locomotive Private Limited (MELPL) in Bihar, which is a joint venture between Alstom and Indian Railways. The factory has an installed annual production capacity of around 120 locomotives and has achieved localization levels nearing 90%. 2 / 8

The WAG-12B boasts a hauling capability that allows it to carry freight rakes of approximately 6,000 tonnes at a top speed of 120 km/h. On gradients of 1:150, it is designed for heavy loads, enhancing IR’s ability to handle large freight volumes with fewer locomotives. 3 / 8

At about 12,000 hp (˜9 MW), the WAG-12B becomes one of the most powerful freight locomotives in India and indeed among the highest-powered in the world for its type. Its maximum certi

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