The Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) in Asansol, West Bengal, is gearing up to manufacture 100 engines for the new 'Amrit Bharat' trains. These engines, while not as luxurious as the Vande Bharat, are designed for high speeds and incorporate similar technological features. The CLW is aiming to produce a total of...
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700 engines this fiscal year, with the remaining engines intended for other train types. A notable feature of these engines is their ability to be controlled by a single driver for two engines simultaneously. These engines, each with a capacity of 10,000 horsepower, will be positioned at the front and rear of the trains, ensuring high speeds and safety features. While the CLW is excited to receive the contract, it faces a staffing shortage and hopes for more employees to streamline the production process. The Indian Railways has ambitious plans to build at least 1,000 'Amrit Bharat' trains, capable of reaching speeds of 250 kilometers per hour, in the coming years. The Vande Bharat train is also being considered for export, with the first shipment slated for the next five years.