Mon Jun 16 18:13:01 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary of the text, followed by a news article based on it:
**Summary:**
India, under its “Make-in-India” initiative, will supply 150 locomotives to Guinea for use at the Simandou iron ore project. The locomotives, manufactured in Marhowrah, Bihar, are advanced, featuring air-conditioned cabs, modern amenities, and advanced control systems for efficient freight handling. The project was secured through global competitive bidding and will be completed over three years. The factory employs both directly and indirectly a total of 1500 people.
**News Article:**
**India to Export 150 Locomotives to Guinea in Major “Make-in-India” Deal**
*New Delhi, June 16, 2025* – India will supply 150 locomotives to Guinea, Africa, in a deal worth over ₹3,000 crore, the Ministry of Railways announced on Monday. The locomotives, built under the “Make-in-India” initiative, are destined for use at the Simandou iron ore project site.
The Railway Locomotive factory in Marhowrah, Bihar, will manufacture and export the Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives. The shipment will be staggered over three years, with 37 locomotives slated for delivery in the current financial year, 82 in the next, and the remaining 31 in the third year.
These 4,500-HP locomotives boast advanced features including air-conditioned driver cabs, alternating current (AC) propulsion, regenerative braking, microprocessor-based controls, and modular architecture. They also include best-in-class emission standards, fire-detection systems, and modern amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and waterless toilets. The locomotives are also equipped with Distributed Power Wireless Control System (DPWCS) for synchronised operations and superior freight handling.
According to a Railways Ministry spokesperson, the project was secured through a global competitive bidding process. The Marhowrah factory, where the locomotives are being produced, directly employs 285 people and provides indirect employment to another 1215 people. The locomotives will be capable of carrying 100 wagons at maximum permissible speed with a single cab for the driver.
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