Proud moment! Indian Railways gets its first ever aerodynamically designed 200 kmph engine

It was introduced in service in Northern Railway today and will slash the travel time for various premium trains that it will pull.

This is the first aerodynamically designed three-phase WAP-5 passenger electric locomotive that has been built by the Chittaranjan Locomotive Works.

The three-phase WAP-5 passenger electric locomotive comes with improved aerodynamics and has an ergonomic design, which also takes care of the driver`s comfort and safety.

The three-phase WAP-5 passenger electric locomotive will be used to pull premium trains like Rajdhani Express, Gatiman Express, and Shatabdi Express. Image Source: Twitter

What makes this Indian Railways WAP-5 passenger electric locomotive special is the front design, which is more aerodynamic and reduces drag at higher speeds. And the revamped suspension system would ensure that there are no undue vibrations due to air drag and the train is dynamically stable even at speeds of 200 kmph." Image Source: Twitter

The WAP-5 variant, with 5,400 HP of power, is energy efficient and stable for high speed operations. It has also been provided with Crew Voice and Video Recording System (CVVRS) for on-board driving data recording and analysis. 

This Indian Railways WAP-5 passenger electric locomotive  also packs cameras with microphones at the critical positions inside and outside the locomotive to record the voice and audio signals. Image source: Twitter