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Indian WAG-12
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Alstom, Electric Locomotive Factory Madhepura

Indian WAG-12

Indian Railways WAG-12B

India · 2020

2020 · Modern · Electric

Indian WAG-12

WAG-12B · Prima T8

In service · Bo-Bo+Bo-Bo

Specification

Specification plate for Indian WAG-12
ClassIndian Railways WAG-12B
NicknamesWAG-12B, Prima T8
BuilderAlstom, Electric Locomotive Factory Madhepura
Year introduced2020
Country builtIndia
RegionIndia
OperatorsIndian Railways
EraModern
Motive powerElectric
RoleFreight
UICBo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′
Wheel arrangementBo-Bo+Bo-Bo
Gauge1,676 mm — 5 ft 6 in Indian broad gauge
Quantity built639
Power9,000 kW continuous (12,000 hp)
Tractive effort705 kN starting at 22.5 t axle load; 785 kN at 25 t
Top speed120 km/h · 75 mph
Weight180 tonnes, upgradable toward 200
Length38.4 m over couplers
StatusIn service

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