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Indian WAG-9
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ABB, then Chittaranjan Locomotive Works

Indian WAG-9

Indian Railways WAG-9

India · 1996

1996 · Modern · Electric

Indian WAG-9

WAG-9

In service · Co-Co

Specification

Specification plate for Indian WAG-9
ClassIndian Railways WAG-9
NicknamesWAG-9
BuilderABB, then Chittaranjan Locomotive Works
Year introduced1996
Country builtIndia
RegionIndia
OperatorsIndian Railways
EraModern
Motive powerElectric
RoleFreight
UICCo′Co′
Wheel arrangementCo-Co
Gauge1,676 mm — 5 ft 6 in Indian broad gauge
Quantity built2,000
Power6,000 hp class, 25 kV AC
Tractive effortAbout 460 kN starting on the original; later HH variants higher
Top speed100 km/h · 62 mph
WeightAbout 123 tonnes
LengthAbout 20.6 m
StatusIn service

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