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Electric locomotive

CLW WAG-9

Built by ABB, CLW

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
4,476 kW
6,002 hp
Weight
123 t
271,168 lb
Length
20.56 m
67 ft 5 in
Track gauge
1,676 mm
Indian broad gauge
Years built
1996
520 units

Overview of the CLW WAG-9

Discover the WAG-9, a powerhouse electric locomotive operated by Indian Railways.

Built by ABB and CLW since 1996, this robust machine is engineered for heavy freight, boasting an impressive 4476 kW of power.

With a top speed of 100 km/h and a tractive effort of 470 kN, it's ideally suited for the demands of Indian railway lines.

Its 1676 mm gauge and Co'Co' axle configuration highlight its capacity for substantial loads.

Weighing 123 tonnes and measuring 20.56 meters, the WAG-9 represents modern railway engineering.

Equipped with a 25 kV AC 50 Hz electrical system, it's a vital component of the Indian rail network, ensuring efficiency and reliability.

Explore the detailed technical specifications of this versatile locomotive.

CLW WAG-9 technical specifications

Value
SeriesWAG-9
Built byABB, CLW · 1996520 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output4,476 kW6,002 hp
Tractive effort470 kN105,660 lbf
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length20.56 m67 ft 5 in
Weight123 t271,168 lb
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Operators of the CLW WAG-9

Railway companies that have operated the WAG-9, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Indian RailwaysIR WAG-9India

CLW WAG-9 photos

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