Locos from Bihar go global, sent to Africa

The export not only boosts India's manufacturing capabilities but also enhances diplomatic and trade relations with African nations. AN OFFICIAL, Marhaura Diesel Locomotive Factory

- Avinash Kumar

MARHAURA (SARAN): In a major boost to the 'Make in India' initiative and Bihar's own manufacturing industry, the Marhaura Diesel Locomotive Factory in Bihar has dispatched its first consignment of locomotives for export to Africa, said a senior factory official.

The shipment, part of an international order from Mozambique, includes advanced diesel locomotives built entirely in India.

The Marhaura plant, located in Bihar's Saran district, was established as a joint venture between Indian Railways and American company General Electric (now Wabtec). Operational since 2018, the factory manufactures 4,500-horsepower diesel locomotives and has already delivered hundreds to Indian Railways for domestic use. This marks the facility's first international export, highlighting India's growing role in global industrial manufacturing, said a senior official.

He said that the delivery of locomotive to Mozambique is part of a larger export agreement, with more consignments to follow in the coming months.

"The export not only boosts India's manufacturing capabilities but also enhances diplomatic and trade relations with African nations," he added.