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WAP-4, the red beast of Indian Railways, is one of the successful electric traction locomotive in passenger train sector. Total of 778 WAP-4s were built by CLW till 2015. Out of which 773 WAP-4 are still in active duty. WAP-4 was mainly built for hauling 24-26 coaches at a speed of 110 Km/h even though the max speed of WAP-4 is 140 km/h . WAP- .. More |
WAP-4
Electric locomotive
| Build: | CLW 1990 |
| Top speed: | 140 km/h |
| Gauge: | 1676 mm |
| UIC axles: | Co'Co' |
| Length: | 18.79 m |
| Width: | 3.18 m |
| Height: | 4.23 m |
| Weight: | 113 t |
| Axle load: | 18.8 t |
| Electric systems: | 25 kV AC 50 Hz |
| Power output: | 3730 kW |
| Source: | en.wikipedia.org |
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WAP-4 22201, the first loco in WAP-4 series, an old workhorse of 28 years old now based in BEZAWADA shed. Recently the shed decided to give a facelift to this old workhorse by giving the color scheme of BHILAI shed WAM-4. WAM-4 have completely retired from mainline duties. Yesterday I got lucky to capture this old workhorse in new and unique p .. More |
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Few days back I spotted ERODE WAP-7 with celebratory scheme for 75th Independence year of India, known as Azadi Ka Amrit Mahostav. Just three days after that spotting, I got lucky to spot ERODE WAP-4 sporting the same celebratory colors. Earlier days when these locos were fresh with there celebratory colors, I could not spot them. But finally .. More |
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The COVID-19 restrictions have changed the entire travel concept in Indian Railways. Earlier practice of getting a ticket over the counter and entering the unreserved carriages is completely stopped. Even the unreserved carriages have reservation where seat number is allocated. Hence no crowding in the carriages or hanging by the door in once .. More |
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Started in 1972, Venad Express is one of the popular trains in Kerala used by students and office-goers. It connects Thiruvananthapuram Central with Shoranur Junction. Starts by 0500 hours from Thiruvananthapuram Central and reaches Shoranur Junction by 1300 hrs. The return journey starts by 1430 hours and reaches Thiruvananthapuram Central by .. More |
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ANTODAYA Express, a new category of superfast trains from Indian Railways for long distance passengers who cannot afford Sleeper class and above. These trains are completely Unreserved/General coaches. Hence very affordable. These trains have Water Vending machines, safety measures in coaches such as smoke alarms and CCTV cameras, cushioned s .. More |
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Indian Railway's new product, The HUMSAFAR Express, completely overnight trains with 3-tier AC LHB coaches with distinct livery of its own. The bays are partitioned by curtains for more privacy. LED screen displays for speed and station information, coffee/ tea vending machines are provided. For security, CCTV and fire alarm systems are f .. More |
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As part of modernisation of Indian Railways, conventional coaches built at Integral Coach Factory, Chennai is being replaced by LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches with Fiat bogies for better speed and more safety. The honour of first dedicated LHB rake in the Mail/ Express category in Southern Railway belongs to Chennai Central - Mangalore Cen .. More |
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The Kerala Express is a super fast express train of the Indian Railways that runs between New Delhi and Trivandrum Central. It is a daily train that covers a distance of 3,036 kilometers when it runs from New Delhi to Trivandrum with 40 stops at an average speed of 59 km/h. It is the longest running daily Superfast train in India and also hold .. More |
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