{"id":8897,"date":"2025-07-26T08:15:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T08:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=8897"},"modified":"2025-07-26T08:15:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T08:15:12","slug":"much-awaited-ge-made-wdg-6g-diesel-locomotive-to-begin-pre-induction-trials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/much-awaited-ge-made-wdg-6g-diesel-locomotive-to-begin-pre-induction-trials\/","title":{"rendered":"Much awaited GE made WDG-6G Diesel Locomotive to begin pre-induction trials"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\"><\/header>\n<footer class=\"entry-footer\"><strong>MARHOWRA\/SECUNDERABAD<\/strong>: Indian Railways\u2019 much awaited WDG-6G Diesel Locomotive manufactured by General Electric at its Marhowra plant in Bihar is all set to begin trials prior to being inducted for operations in the South-Central Railway.<\/footer>\n<footer>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Much awaited GE made WDG-6G Diesel Locomotive to begin pre-induction trials<\/h2>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The 6,000 horsepower diesel locomotive is known to pack a punch thanks to its superior power to weight ratio. It will now be put on Confirmatory Oscillograph Car Run (CDCR) trials in the Vikarabad \u2013 Parli section of South Central Railway.<\/p>\n<p>This induction would be part of a greater cooperation between Indian Railways and the General Electric which includes setting up of a diesel locomotive shed in Bihar. In total General Electric will supply 300 such engines to the Indian Railways.<\/p>\n<p>The engine boasts of higher fuel efficiency, lower emission rate and comes fitted with a fully turbocharged and intercooled 16 cylinder V-16 Evolution series engine. It is also set to increase the revenue of Indian Railways due to its higher hauling capacity.<\/p>\n<p>The engine may also become a loco pilot favourite as the cockpit comes fitted with air-conditioning, heating and proper ventilation, a hot plate for cooking and urinals.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a comprehensive look at the <strong>much-awaited GE\u2011built WDG\u20116G Diesel Locomotive<\/strong>, now beginning <strong>pre-induction trials<\/strong> in Indian Railways:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\ude84 High-Powered WDG\u20116G: India\u2019s Most Potent Diesel Locomotive<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>WDG\u20116G (IR class ES57ACi)<\/strong> is a <strong>6,000\u202fhp diesel\u2011electric locomotive<\/strong> built by <strong>GE Transportation<\/strong> (now Wabtec) in the U.S., introduced to Indian Railways freight operations under the Evolution Series contract.<\/li>\n<li>Featuring a <strong>16-cylinder V\u201116 GEVO engine<\/strong>, it\u2019s India\u2019s first <strong>UIC\u20111 emission\u2011compliant<\/strong> freight locomotive, combining power with relatively low emissions and the lightest build in its class globally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd27 Trial Runs: Pre-Induction on SCR Network<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>In <strong>mid\u2011June 2019<\/strong>, two units (engine nos. <strong>69001<\/strong> and <strong>69002<\/strong>) were dispatched to South Central Railway\u2019s <strong>Maula Ali Shed (MLY)<\/strong> for <strong>Confirmatory Oscillograph Car Run (COCR)<\/strong> trials on the <strong>Vikarabad\u2013Parli section<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>These trials assess dynamics, track response, and overall safety before the locos are cleared for mainstream operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Technical Innovations &amp; Cab Features<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AC\u2011AC traction motors<\/strong>, <strong>IGBT control<\/strong>, <strong>electronic fuel injection<\/strong>, and <strong>remote health monitoring<\/strong> enhance efficiency, reliability, and predictive diagnostics<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>driver cabin<\/strong> includes HVAC, heated windshields, a hot plate, urinal, display screens, <strong>trip optimizers<\/strong>, <strong>cab signaling<\/strong>, and is crash\u2011resistant per EN\/AAR norms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83c\udf31 Efficiency, Capacity &amp; Strategic Rationale<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>WDG\u20116G aims to <strong>increase hauling capacity<\/strong>, enhance fuel economy, and provide backup during <strong>electric network failures or unelectrified sections<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Indian Railways ordered <strong>300 units<\/strong>, with <strong>local production at Diesel Loco Factory, Marhowra<\/strong> under the Make\u2011in\u2011India initiative<\/li>\n<li>As of mid\u20112025, approximately <strong>179 units<\/strong> were operational across sheds at <strong>Roza, Gandhidham<\/strong>, and <strong>Gooty<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcca Summary Table<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Feature<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Model<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>WDG\u20116G (GE ES57ACi)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Power<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>6,000\u202fhp (V16 Evolution series engine)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Emission Standard<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>UIC\u20111 compliant\u2014first in India<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Trial Section<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Vikarabad\u2013Parli (SCR), COCR trial stage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cab Amenities<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>HVAC, heated windshield, hot plate, urinal, display screens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tech Features<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>IGBT traction, remote diagnostics, trip optimizer, cab signaling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Production Plan<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>300 units\u2014initial units imported, remainder built in Marhowra, Bihar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Operational Sheds<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Roza, Gandhidham, Gooty (total ~179 units as of June 2025)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83e\udde0 Community Perspective<\/h2>\n<p>Reddit rail enthusiasts highlight:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cIt\u2019s like India\u2019s WDG6G (ES57ACi)\u2026 from GE\u2019s evolution series\u2026 WDG6G has better overall finish too.\u201d<br \/>\n\u201cWDG\u20116G\u2026 most powerful diesel\u2011electric engine in India\u2026 such a vibrant livery.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Many note that despite fast electrification, these locomotives remain essential for <strong>non\u2011electrified corridors, backup operations, and freight-intensive segments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\u2705 Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n<p>The WDG\u20116G locomotive\u2014built by GE to modern, high-efficiency standards\u2014is now undergoing <strong>pre-induction trial runs in SCR<\/strong>, marking a major step in Indian Railways&#8217; fleet modernization. With its high horsepower, emission compliance, advanced diagnostics, and crew-friendly design, the WDG\u20116G is set to enhance freight capacity and operational resilience across the network.<\/p>\n<p>Would you like details on deployment plans in freight corridors, maintenance strategies, or comparisons with other high\u2011horsepower locomotives like WDG\u20114G?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MARHOWRA\/SECUNDERABAD: Indian Railways\u2019 much awaited WDG-6G Diesel Locomotive manufactured by General Electric at its Marhowra plant in Bihar is all set to begin trials prior to being inducted for operations in the South-Central Railway. Much awaited GE made WDG-6G Diesel Locomotive to begin pre-induction trials The 6,000 horsepower diesel locomotive is known to pack a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[732],"tags":[858,859],"class_list":["post-8897","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-indian-railways","tag-much-awaited-ge-made-wdg-6g-diesel","tag-much-awaited-ge-made-wdg-6g-diesel-locomotive-to-begin-pre-induction-trials"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8897","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8897"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8897\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8897"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8897"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8897"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}