Archive · 19 May 2025
Marhowrah Locomotive Factory Wins First Export Order
Imagine a factory in India that makes trains.
This factory has just gotten its first big order to make trains for a country called Guinea in Africa!
They will make 140 special trains that are good at saving fuel and working in hot places.
The factory is a partnership between India and a company from the USA.
They'll start making the trains in 2025, and finish by 2028.
This is a part of India's plan to become a big manufacturer and seller of goods to other countries.
It's expected to bring jobs and boost the economy.
Marhowrah DLF secured a Rs 2,000 crore export order.
The order is for 140 ES43ACmi diesel locomotives.
The locomotives are for the Republic of Guinea.
Production will commence in 2025, with deliveries starting from June.
The project supports 'Make in India' and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
- Who
- Marhowrah diesel locomotive factory (DLF), Wabtec Locomotive Private Limited (joint venture), Republic of Guinea.
- What
- Marhowrah DLF secured a Rs 2,000 crore export order to manufacture 140 ES43ACmi diesel locomotives for the Republic of Guinea.
- When
- Production to begin in 2025, deliveries from June onwards, and all locomotives to be exported by March 2028.
- Where
- Marhowrah, Saran district, India; Republic of Guinea, West Africa.
- Why
- To boost railway manufacturing, increase exports, and strengthen the 'Make in India' initiative.
- Factory
- Marhowrah DLF
- Order Value
- Rs 2,000 crore
- Locomotives
- 140
- Locomotive Type
- ES43ACmi
- Destination
- Republic of Guinea
- Production Start
- 2025
- Export Deadline
- 2028
- Joint Venture
- Wabtec Locomotive Private Limited