CLW WAG-5RH

Built by CLW

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Power output

2,872 kW

3,851 hp

Weight

119 t

262,350 lb

Track gauge

1,676 mm

Indian broad gauge

Years built

1983–1988

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the CLW WAG-5RH

Explore the robust WAG-5RH, a workhorse electric locomotive vital to Indian Railways.

Built by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) between 1983 and 1988, this powerful machine boasts a Co'Co' axle configuration and a substantial weight of 119 tons.

With a top speed of 80 km/h and an impressive power output of 2872 kW, it's engineered for the demands of India's rail network, operating on 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems.

Part of the WAG-5 series, this electric locomotive embodies reliability and performance for Indian Railways.

CLW WAG-5RH technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	WAG-5
Built by	CLW · 1983–1988
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Power output	2,872 kW3,851 hp	3,851 hp
Electric systems	25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge	1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in	5 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Weight	119 t262,350 lb	262,350 lb