Alstom has announced that its joint venture with Indian Railways, Madhepura Electric Locomotive Private Limited (MELPL), has been awarded a brand-new five-year maintenance services contract.
Valued at 107 million EUR; the agreement includes the comprehensive maintenance of a set of WAG-12B electric locomotives at the MELPL Nagpur Depot.
Alstom’s receipt of the contract follows the recent execution of a previous four-year agreement.
Olivier Loison Managing Director of Alstom in India, said:This contract renewal is a strong validation of our commitment to Indian Railways and the success of our partnership.
We are proud that the trust placed in us has translated into proven performance and reliability of the WAG-12B e-loco, which are vital to India’s freight revolution.
All 12,000 HP Prima T8 WAG-12B locomotives are considered fundamental to India’s green mobility goals, and are capable of hauling 6,000-tonne loads at speeds of up to 120 kph when operating along Dedicated Freight Corridors.
Under the agreement; MELPL’s scope includes the full maintenance of all 250 locomotives, as well as the depot’s infrastructure, and to ensure rapid issue resolution and maximise fleet availability, Alstom will continue to deploy specialised Prompt Response Teams (PRTs) equipped with tools and spares at strategic locations across the country.
