Strukton Rolling Stock is designing and supplying electrical systems for 115 6000 HP locomotives for Indian Railways. The principal is Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) in Bangalore.

The assignment consists of designing the drive system, on-board electricity supply
system and VCU for the 6000HP locomotive. Additionally, for the first of a series
of assignments within the scope of the framework agreement, Strukton Rolling
Stock will be supplying:

• five drive systems
• three on-board electricity supply systems 
• three vehicle control units (VCUs)

Technology transfer
In addition to designing and delivering electrical systems, technology transfer is
an integral part of the contract. Strukton Rolling Stock will design the systems in
cooperation with engineers from BHEL, subsequently delivering at least 115
systems to BHEL in various stages of completion. The framework agreement has a
term of 10 years.

More information
Download the project sheet Electrical systems Locs India (.pdf - 614 kB).