Passenger and Freight

A locomotive provides the motive power for a train consist. Unlike self-propelled trains or multiple units such as EMUs and DEMUs, a locomotive is not designed to carry passengers or cargo by itself but to pull or push coaches or wagons that do. While doing so, it also power all the auxiliaries onboard and in the passenger coaches from the head unit.

Medha specializes in all types of locomotives based on different power sources such as Diesel, Multi-engine Diesel, Electric, Bi-Mode (Diesel + overhead electric), Hybrid (Diesel + Battery), Battery Electric (BEL), and Hydrogen.

Medha has collaborated in over 2800 new locomotive builds, and over 3000 modernisations, as well as out of frame restoration of retired locomotives. Locomotive solutions Medha have been involved range from bespoke industrial locomotives, and shunters to heavy haul with powers ranging from 400 hp to 9000 hp.

Option of preferred propulsion system:  Diesel electric, Electric, Battery electric, Hydrogen or Hybrid
Traction System: AC or DC 
Microprocessor based control system to optimize power distribution, improve traction, and enhanced efficiency
Modern State of the art IGBT based Traction Choppers, Power Converters, and Regenerative braking
Independent motor control with individual motor cut off
Improved wheel slip control and wheel-rail adhesion
Redundant CAN communication over optic fibre with Vehicle Control Unit
Redundant Vehicle Control Unit (VCU)
Distributed power control capability up to 5 locomotives in a consist
Onboard energy storage system for storing energy recuperation
Integrated driver assistance systems and advanced safety mechanisms
Real time remote monitoring and diagnostics
High reliability and low maintenance
Tailored solutions
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