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Electric locomotive

MELPL WAG-12B

Built by MELPL

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
9,000 kW
12,069 hp
Track gauge
1,676 mm
Indian broad gauge
Years built
2017
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'

Overview of the MELPL WAG-12B

Discover the WAG-12B, a powerful electric locomotive designed for Indian Railways.

This impressive locomotive, also known as IR WAG-12B, belongs to the Prima family and has been built by MELPL since 2017.

With a top speed of 120 km/h and a massive power output of 9000 kW, the WAG-12B is engineered for heavy freight trains.

It features a broad gauge of 1676 mm and a Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' axle arrangement, providing excellent stability.

The electric system operates on 25 kV AC 50 Hz.

Experience the strength and efficiency of the WAG-12B on India's rail network.

MELPL WAG-12B technical specifications

Value
FamilyPrima
Built byMELPL · 2017
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output9,000 kW12,069 hp
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'
Axle load22.5 t49,604 lb
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Operators of the MELPL WAG-12B

Railway companies that have operated the WAG-12B, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Indian RailwaysIR WAG-12BIndia

MELPL WAG-12B photos

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