100th locomotive transformer delivered by Hitachi ABB Power Grids India
Hitachi ABB Power Grids India delivered the 100th transformer as a part of the freight locomotives being manufactured at the Madhepura Electric Loco Factory.
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India: Hitachi ABB Power Grids India delivered the 100th transformer as an integral part of the 800 electric freight locomotives being manufactured at the Madhepura Electric Loco Factory.
The energy efficient traction transformers feed power at safe voltages to the locomotive for its essential functions such as traction propulsion, lighting, heating, ventilation, signalling and communication. The transformers are being made in the Vadodara facility, supporting the ‘Make-in-India’ initiative.
Source: Anish Koshla, LinkedIn