Five of the 32 locomotives selected for export to Sri Lanka, following a formal request by the neighbouring country, are from Mumbai. Of the 32 locomotives listed, 22 will be sent for regular use as a friendly gesture, Indian Media reported.
Among the 32 selected, 11 are from Central Railway (CR) and six from Western Railway (WR). Of the 11 on CR’s list, four are from Mumbai’s Kurla Diesel Loco Shed, and one is from the Kalyan Diesel Loco Shed.
The Sri Lankan government requested a supply of 22 diesel locos. They will be sent in excellent working condition. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), through the Railway Board’s infrastructure directorate, has approved the dispatch of 22 working WDM3D Alco Diesel Locomotives to Sri Lanka Railways,” the official added. Earlier, a few WDM3D units had also been exported or gifted to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
“These diesel locomotives are known for their distinctive chugging sound and powerful rumble, which have a dedicated fan following. Their sound echoed perfectly through the tunnels of Konkan Railway when they were the backbone of KR-bound trains,” recalled a rail enthusiast. (Midday)
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