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@samyviji: Re# 206588-0
WAP-4 is one of the most important electric locomotives used in India. It is a very powerful class capable of hauling 26 coaches at a speed of 140 km/h(they have a max speed of 175 km/h). It is also among the most widely used locomotives.
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Performance
The WAP-4 class hauls 32coach (1800 tonne) trains at 110 km/h. It is also used to haul the premier Rajdhani & Shatabdi expresses at 140 km/h. In trials, the loco has achieved a top speed of 169.5 km/h, though Indian Railways limits its top speed to 145 km/h.
With a 24 coach passenger train, the acceleration time / distances are:
110 km/h - 338 seconds (6.8 km)
120 km/h - 455 seconds (10.5 km)
130 km/h - 741 seconds (20.5 km)
Starting Tractive Effort (Te) - 32000 kg/force
WAP-4
Power type Electric
Gauge 5 ft 6 in (1, 676 mm)
Top speed Test Run:169.5 km/h (105 mph), Operational: 140 km/h (87 mph)
Power output 5, 350 hp (3, 989 kW)
Tractive effort 32000 kg/force
Career Indian Railways
Number Starting from 22201 to 22900+