India-made locomotives gain global traction as BLW sends 6th engine to Mozambique

IANS | December 16, 2025 9:03 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) In a matter of pride for India on the international stage, Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) has once again shown resilience in the field of locomotive manufacturing with the successful dispatch of the sixth indigenously manufactured 3300 Horse Power AC–AC diesel-electric locomotive to Mozambique, the government said on Thursday.

Passenger count for Vande Bharat train services surpasses 7.5 crore mark

IANS | December 16, 2025 8:58 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The number of Vande Bharat services connecting major cities across India has gone up to 164 while the total number of passengers carried by these high-tech trains, since their launch in 2019, has crossed the 7.5 crore mark, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Railways on Tuesday.