Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Bihar Factory to Export Locomotives to Guinea in Major Deal
India is sending 150 train engines to Guinea in West Africa.
These engines are being built in Bihar.
The factory will send 37 engines in 2025-26 and the rest later.
The deal is worth over Rs 3,000 crore.
The locomotives have air conditioning, advanced safety features, and can pull many wagons.
The project helps build infrastructure for Guinea's iron ore mining and strengthens India's economic ties with Africa.
This also boosts manufacturing and jobs in Bihar.
Marhowrah factory in Bihar to export 150 locomotives to Guinea.
The project is valued at over Rs 3,000 crore.
37 locomotives will be exported in the financial year 2025-26.
Locomotives will have AC cabs and modern amenities.
Deal aims to build infrastructure for Guinea's iron ore project.
- Who
- Marhowrah Diesel Locomotive factory.
- What
- Marhowrah factory is exporting 150 locomotives to Guinea.
- When
- 37 locomotives will be exported in the financial year 2025-26, with the rest later.
- Where
- From Marhowrah factory in Bihar, to Guinea.
- Why
- To build infrastructure for Guinea's iron ore project and boost India-Africa economic cooperation.
- Event
- Locomotive Export
- Location of Manufacturing
- Marhowrah, Bihar
- Destination
- Guinea, West Africa
- Total Locomotives
- 150
- Total Value
- Over Rs 3,000 crore
- Delivery Timeline
- 37 in FY26, rest in FY27
- Collaborator
- Wabtec Corporation
