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Southern Railways tests 1st battery operated dual-mode shunting locomotive

The locomotive has a continuous run time of 3.5-4 hours in Battery Mode

Southern Railways tests 1st battery operated dual-mode shunting locomotive
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The Divison said that 'PASUMAI' will prove advantageous in easing shunting requirements of 24-coach empty rake.

T E Narasimhan Chennai
Chennai Division of Southern Railway has developed a battery-cum–AC operated dual-mode locomotive called 'PASUMAI' to work both in electric and non-electric/unwired sections. 

The Electric Loco Shed, Arakkonam has converted a 23061/WAG5HA Electric Locomotive into an eco-friendly, cost-effective model which has been fitted with 2 sets of 110V, 1100AH, VRLA batteries equipped with 2 battery chargers to facilitate a 3-step speed control. The locomotive has a continuous run time of 3.5-4 hours in Battery Mode.




The technical specifications include a tractive effort of 110HP in AC Mode and 14.76KN in Battery Mode and a Haulage Capacity

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