PM Modi flags off World’s first Diesel to Electric Locomotive Engine by DLW in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. (BJP/Twitter)Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday flagged off what the Railways call the world’s first electric locomotive converted from a diesel locomotive, at Diesel Loco Works, in Varanasi. Modi unveiled the heavy-duty 10000-horsepower which has been made by joining two of the WAGC3 locos for freight operations.
The 2612 horsepower WDG3A diesel loco was converted into a 5000 horsepower electric loco to assume the new class called WAGC3 at a cost of Rs 3.79 crore. The project was sanctioned at the end of 2017 when Railways took the decision to go for 100% electric traction. Railways ministry has given sanction to convert 108 locos in one year.
In pictures: Modi lays foundation stone for Guru Ravidas birthplace development project
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Modi to visit Banaras today
Modi will be visiting Banaras as well to inaugurate two hospitals in the city.
Modi addresses people at Kashi
After offering prayers at the Ravidas temple, Modi lays the foundation stone for Guru Ravidas birthplace development project. Addressing people at Kashi and Modi promises various developmental projects for Varanasi. The Prime Minister says various facilities for devotees including, a community hall would be built and quoted several teachings of Ravidas.
"If we had followed the teaching of Ravidas, India would have been rid of the caste system. Cheating and corruption has ruined the country," says Modi.
Modi vouches to provide education to children, jobs to youth, farmers cultivation, LPG to each family, power supply, Rs 5,000 to poor for medical assistance, irrigation. He also mentioned that Rs 6,000 would be directly transferred to farmers as was stated during the interim budget.
"This is just the beginning. Each will receive the benefits of these schemes," says Modi.
Will go to banaras and inaugurate to hospitals today.
Prime Minister offers prayers at Ravidas temple
Watch: Modi flags off World's first Diesel to Electric Locomotive Engine by DLW
Modi was greeted by Divyangs at Kashi
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