Patiala Locomotive Works

Patiala Locomotive Works (PLW), (formerly Diesel-Loco Modernization Works (DLMW)), is located in Patiala in the Indian state of Punjab. It was set up in 1981 to extend the service life of diesel Locomotives of the Indian Railways and raise the level of their availability. It also started to manufactures of WAP 7 and WAG 9 locomotives.

Patiala Locomotive Works
TypeIndian Railways production unit
IndustryElectric locomotive
PredecessorDiesel-Loco Modernization Works
FoundedOctober 1981 (October 1981)
SuccessorPatiala Locomotive Works
Headquarters
Patiala, Punjab
,
India
Area served
India
Key people
S. N. Dubey (General Manager)[1]
ProductsWAP 7
WAG 9
WAG 10
OwnerIndian Railways
Websiteplw.indianrailways.gov.in

Services
  • Manufacture and supply of high quality components and sub-assemblies as spares.
  • Manufacture of components hitherto imported achieving import substitution and timely availability
  • Remanufacture of critical assemblies for the unit exchange system of the diesel locomotive's maintenance system of the railways
  • Rebuilding locomotives and power packs, and retrofitting the locomotives with systems incorporating latest technological development
  • Manufacturing the WAP 7 locomotives and starting its series from 39***. It is also manufacturing the WAG 9 locomotives too.

Products

Key:

   Loco currently in production

The designation of the locomotives follows the nomenclature in Indian Railways. Prototypes and individual vehicles are not listed.

Electric locomotives
Name Wheel

Arr

 Built year(s) Power Current Status
WAP-7 Co-Co 2000–present 6350 HP In service
WAG-9 Co-Co[2] 1996–present 6125 HP In service

See also

References
  1. "Govt appoints five new general managers in Railways". The New Indian Express.
  2. "WAG9 Co-Co".


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