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BLW Sets Record with 65 Locomotives Built in 30 Days
Banaras Locomotive Works, a factory in Varanasi, India, built 65 new trains in just one month, which is more than any other month before.
They made 44 freight trains, 13 passenger trains, and 8 new passenger trains called Amrit Bharat.
The manager, Ashutosh Pant, said the workers did a great job because they were disciplined and worked well together.
The factory hopes to make even more trains next year, more than the government’s goal.
They also sell trains to 11 countries in Africa and Asia, helping other countries use electric trains too.
BLW produced 65 locomotives in July 2026, breaking its own record.
The output included 44 WAG-9HC freight, 13 WAP-7 passenger, and 8 Amrit Bharat units.
Ashutosh Pant credited the workforce's discipline and teamwork for the achievement.
BLW aims to exceed the Ministry of Railways' target of 468 electric locomotives for FY 2026‑27.
The Varanasi plant has exported 182 locomotives to 11 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
- Who
- Ashutosh Pant, General Manager of Banaras Locomotive Works, and the BLW workforce
- What
- BLW produced 65 locomotives in 30 days, breaking its own production record
- Where
- Banaras Locomotive Works, Varanasi, India
- When
- July 2026
- Why
- To meet and exceed the Ministry of Railways' target for electric locomotive production and modernize Indian Railways
Key facts
- Production Month
- July 2026
- Total Locomotives Built
- 65
- Freight Locomotives (WAG-9HC)
- 44
- Passenger Locomotives (WAP-7)
- 13
- Next-Gen Passenger Locomotives (Amrit Bharat)
- 8
- Cumulative BLW Locomotives
- 11,445
- Exported Locomotives
- 182
Quotes
Ashutosh Pant
General Manager of Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW)
“"This achievement further strengthens BLW's leading role in the modernization of Indian Railways and the building of a self-reliant India."”
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“"This achievement is the result of hard work, dedication, team spirit, and excellent work culture of every employee."”
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