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Date of Receipt : 15 Apr 2016
Received by : Ministry of Railways, ( Railway Board)
Forwarded to : Electrical Engg Directorate
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Rail Bhawan New Delhi
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Contact Number : 01123381869
Grievance Description : Subject : Production/Allotment of WAP5 locomotives. Respected sir/ma'm, There has been a constant underproduction of WAP5 locos for several years. Also, last year, only 14 were rolled out against a target of 30. What could be the reason? Traction motor production (6FXA7059) was less. Only 20 were produced against a target of 40. Also, are there plans regarding their allocation apart from GZB and BRC ELS? If necessary, the adhesion control software of WAP5 locomotives may be modified (they have always been strong contenders for this change) for better reliability and upcoming radar based adhesion control. After this, their usage can be improved. As new high-speed corridors coming up in many places across the country, their widespread presence would be helpful since they have the highest speed potential among all coaching locomotives (also one of the most powerful locos operated by Indian Railways).
Current Status : CASE CLOSED
Date of Action : 05 Aug 2016
Details : Locomotives are manufactured and allotted to Railways as per the need of the traffic. 30 WAP5 locomotives are planned to be manufactured during current FY 2016-17 and likely to be allotted to GZB BRC sheds. However, with the up gradation of other routes for semi high speed train operation, sufficient no. of WAP5 locomotives will be allotted to concerned sheds/ Railways in due course of time based on the availability of requisite infrastructure in sheds.