PM Modi inaugurates locomotive plant in Dahod and flags off first electric locomotive of Plant

Dahod, 26 May 2025: In a major boost for the country’s railway infrastructure and freight capabilities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Locomotive Manufacturing Plant of Indian Railways in Dahod, Gujarat.

He was accompanied by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. He also flagged off the first electric locomotive produced at the facility. PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Gujarat from May 26 to 27.

According to an official release from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the Dahod plant has been established in line with PM Modi’s vision of enhancing connectivity and building world-class travel infrastructure.

The facility is equipped to manufacture 9,000 HP electric locomotives for both domestic use and export. These locomotives are meant to significantly increase Indian Railways’ freight loading capacity and are also fitted with regenerative braking systems to reduce energy consumption and contribute to environmental sustainability.

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Additionally, the Prime Minister is scheduled to lay the foundation stone and inaugurate various development projects worth over Rs 24,000 crore in Dahod, post the inauguration.

These include key railway infrastructure works and multiple initiatives undertaken by the Government of Gujarat. He will also flag off two new train services—the Veraval–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express and the Valsad–Dahod Express.

 “Thank you, Vadodara! Extremely delighted to be in this great city. It was a splendid roadshow, and that too in the morning! Gratitude to all those who showered their blessings,” the Prime Minister posted on X.

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During the roadshow, PM Modi greeted enthusiastic crowds lining the streets, waving back at people who welcomed him with Indian flags and patriotic chants. The atmosphere was festive, with flower petals being showered on the Prime Minister and patriotic songs playing in the background.

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