Hitachi-ABB wins ₹120-cr railway contract

Hitachi ABB Power Grids India has won a ₹120 crore contract whereby the global technology leader will enable a public electric locomotive manufacturer to advance the government's mission for 100% railway electrification and a low carbon footprint. ABB Power Products and Systems India will be delivering its transformers to the Government of India's electric locomotive manufacturer, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), for the production of 400 passenger and freight locomotive engines. Hitachi ABB Power Grids contributes to the country's mission to be the world's first net-zero carbon emitter by the end of the decade. The order from CLW is a prestigious one for Hitachi ABB Power Grids. N Venu, MD, Hitachi ABB Power Grids informed that it strengthens the partnership with the customer and enables us to contribute to advance the economy in a responsible manner. Railways are the backbone of environmentally-sustainable transport and the pioneering technology will help balance energy expansion with the reduction of emissions. Hitachi ABB Power Grids India is supplying transformers, which are known for their endurance. They can withstand harsh climate conditions and yet maximize safety, energy and eco-efficiency. For railways, electric energy is supplied as high voltage to the catenaries feeder substations. The transformers reduce the voltage to a suitable level before feeding it to the railway catenaries conductors used by locomotives.