PM Modi Inaugurates Dahod Locomotive Manufacturing Workshop, 'Boosts Make in India'

On May 26, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Dahod Locomotive Manufacturing Workshop in Gujarat, a significant milestone for Indian Railways and the 'Make in India' initiative. The state-of-the-art facility, built in just three years since its foundation stone was laid in 2022, was constructed at a cost of Rs 21,405 crore under a public-private partnership model. The workshop, designed to produce 120 high-powered 9,000 HP electric locomotives annually with scalability to 150, will enhance India’s rail freight capacity and support exports.

Modi kicked things off by unveiling the first locomotive, crafted by Siemens, which can haul a whopping 4,600 tonnes. It’s loaded with neat features like energy-saving regenerative braking, high-tech Kavach safety systems, and comfy air-conditioned cabins with toilets for drivers. The factory plans to Build 1,200 locomotives over 10 years, creating 10,000 jobs and lifting Dahod’s tribal community.

Key Highlights:

• PM Modi flags off Dahod’s Rs 21,405 crore loco hub, powering ‘Make in India’ with Siemens-built 9,000 HP giants
• India rolls ahead as Dahod’s new workshop gears up to build 1,200 electric locomotives, creating 10,000 jobs
• With upgraded rail lines and Vande Bharat flagged off, Modi’s Gujarat visit drives a Rs 23,692 crore railway boost

During his two-day Gujarat visit, Modi also rolled out railway upgrades worth Rs 2,287 crore, including doubled tracks on the Anand-Godhra, Mehsana-Palanpur, and Rajkot-Hadmatiya lines, a 107 km electrified Sabarmati-Botad stretch, and a broad-gauge Kalol-Kadi-Katosan line. These Rs 23,692 crore projects will make travel and transport smoother. Plus, he flagged off the zippy Vande Bharat Express from Veraval to Ahmedabad and a Valsad-Dahod express train.

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At a lively rally, Modi cheered India’s manufacturing muscle, saying Dahod’s trains will wow the world. These steps are building a stronger, better-connected India for all.