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Electric locomotive

Hitachi WCM-4

Built by Hitachi

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
3,000 kW
4,023 hp
Track gauge
1,676 mm
Indian broad gauge
Years built
1960
7 units
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the Hitachi WCM-4

Explore the powerful WCM-4 electric locomotive, a workhorse of Indian Railways.

Designed by Hitachi in 1960, this robust locomotive boasts a 3000 kW power output and a top speed of 120 km/h.

Operating on the broad gauge of 1676 mm, the WCM-4 features a Co'Co' axle configuration and runs on a 1.5 kV DC electric system, making it a vital part of India's railway network.

Discover more about this impressive electric locomotive, a testament to enduring engineering.

Hitachi WCM-4 technical specifications

Value
Built byHitachi · 19607 units
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output3,000 kW4,023 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
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Operators of the Hitachi WCM-4

Railway companies that have operated the WCM-4, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Indian RailwaysIR WCM-4India

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