**Executive Summary**
The Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) successfully dispatched its sixth indigenously manufactured 3300 Horse Power AC-AC diesel-electric locomotive to Mozambique on December 15, 2025. BLW has secured an export order for ten such locomotives for Mozambique, to be supplied via RITES. The document highlights India's growing capabilities in locomotive manufacturing and BLW's role as a key export hub.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Locomotive Export:**
* BLW dispatched its sixth indigenously manufactured 3300 Horse Power AC-AC diesel-electric locomotive to Mozambique on December 15, 2025.
* The locomotives are Cape Gauge (1067 mm) and can operate at speeds up to 100 kmph.
* The locomotives include driver-friendly features like a refrigerator, hot plate, mobile holder, and a modern cab design.
* **Export Order and Execution:**
* BLW secured an export order for ten 3300 Horse Power AC-AC diesel-electric locomotives for Mozambique.
* The supply is being executed through RITES.
* The first two locomotives were dispatched in June 2025, followed by the third in September, the fourth in October and the fifth on 12th December.
* **BLW's Role:**
* BLW is emerging as a key export hub for locomotive manufacturing.
* Since 2014, BLW has exported locomotives to Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Mozambique.
* BLW achievements demonstrate India's technological self-reliance and expanding presence in the global railway equipment market.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Railways**
* **Impact:** Demonstrates its ability to design, manufacture and supply rolling stock for different gauge systems, supporting partner countries in upgrading rail infrastructure and reinforcing India's position as a reliable exporter.
* **Action Required:** Continue to support BLW in its export efforts and leverage its success to further enhance India's reputation in the global railway market.
**Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW)**
* **Impact:** BLW's locomotive export achievements reflect India's growing technological self-reliance and its expanding footprint in the global railway equipment market.
* **Action Required:** Continue innovating and improving locomotive manufacturing processes to maintain a competitive edge in the global market.
**RITES**
* **Impact:** Responsible for the execution of the supply of locomotives.
* **Action Required:** Continue ensuring a smooth export of the remaining locomotives.
**Mozambique**
* **Impact:** Mozambique's railway infrastructure is being upgraded.
* **Action Required:** Ensure that adequate infrastructure is in place to receive the new locomotives and integrate them into their railway system.
Key Entities Referenced
Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW): A public sector undertaking under Indian Railways, manufacturing and exporting locomotives.
Ministry of Railways: The ministry responsible for the Banaras Locomotive Works and Indian Railways.
Mozambique: Country importing locomotives manufactured by Banaras Locomotive Works.
RITES: Entity through which the supply of locomotives to Mozambique is being executed.
Make in India: Government initiative promoting indigenous manufacturing, aligned with BLW's export activities.
Ministry of Railways
Varanasi Becoming Railway Locomotive Export
Hub
प्रव तथ: 16 DEC 2025 6:14PM by PIB Delhi
Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) has once again hoisted India’s flag on the international stage 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 on 15 December 2025. In a major
milestone, BLW has secured an export order for ten 3300 Horse Power AC–AC diesel-electric
locomotives for Mozambique. The supply of these locomotives is being executed through M/s RITES
under a contract for the manufacture and export of 10 locomotives. The first two locomotives were
dispatched in June 2025, followed by the third in September, the fourth in October. The fifth locomotive
was dispatched on 12th December, followed by the sixth on 15th December. This export highlights India’s
growing capabilities in locomotive manufacturing on the global stage.These state-of-the-art 3300 HP Cape Gauge (1067 mm) locomotives manufactured by BLW are capable of
operating at speeds of up to 100 kmph. They are equipped with international-standard, driver-friendly
features such as a refrigerator, hot plate, mobile holder, and a modern cab design, ensuring enhanced
comfort and operational efficiency.
BLW, a public sector undertaking under Indian Railways and located in Varanasi, is emerging as a key
export hub for locomotive manufacturing. Using its expertise in indigenous design and the manufacture of
advanced railway technology, BLW is strengthening India’s presence in global railway markets. Since
2014, BLW has exported locomotives to countries such as Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Mozambique,
supporting the development of their railway systems.
Aligned with the vision of Make in India and Make for the World, these exports demonstrate Indian
Railways’ ability to design, manufacture and supply rolling stock for different gauge systems prevalent
globally. Through such initiatives, Indian Railways is supporting partner countries in upgrading their rail
infrastructure while reinforcing India’s position as a reliable exporter of railway rolling stock and related
services.So far, India has exported metro coaches, bogies, passenger coaches, locomotives, and other critical
railway equipment to European Nations such as the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, and
so on. In Africa, the countries include Mozambique, Republic of Guinea, South Africa etc. Other major
countries where the equipments exported include Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Australia, Canada,
and Mexico.
BLW’s achievements in locomotive exports reflect India’s growing technological self-reliance and its
expanding footprint in the global railway equipment market.
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Dharmendra Tewari/ Dr. Nayan Solanki/ Ritu Raj
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