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Electric locomotive

BHEL WAG-5HB

Built by BHEL

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Weight
119 t
262,350 lb
Length
17.16 m
56 ft 4 in
Track gauge
1,676 mm
Indian broad gauge
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the BHEL WAG-5HB

Discover the WAG-5HB, a robust electric locomotive designed for Indian Railways.

This powerful engine is built for the 1676 mm broad gauge tracks of India, capable of hauling heavy freight and passenger loads.

With a top speed of 80 km/h and a Co'Co' axle configuration, it offers excellent traction and reliability across diverse terrains.

Powered by a 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric system and manufactured by BHEL, this 119-ton locomotive, measuring 17.16 meters, is a workhorse of the Indian rail network.

BHEL WAG-5HB technical specifications

Value
SeriesWAG-5
Built byBHEL
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length17.16 m56 ft 4 in
Width3.06 m10 ft 0 in
Height2 m6 ft 7 in
Weight119 t262,350 lb
Axle load20 t44,092 lb

Operators of the BHEL WAG-5HB

Railway companies that have operated the WAG-5HB, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Indian RailwaysIR WAG-5HBIndia

BHEL WAG-5HB photos

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