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Posted: Jun 22 2013 (12:00)
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Jun 22 2013 (12:00) 12644/Hazrat Nizamuddin - Thiruvananthapuram Central Swarna Jayanti SF Express
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ananddwivedi~ 6623 blog postsWAP-4 is a common electric locomotive used in India. It is capable of hauling 26 coaches at a speed of 140 km/h.
The locomotive was developed, after a previous class WAP-1 was found inadequate to haul the longer, heavier express trains(24-26 coaches) that were becoming the mainstay of the Indian Railways network. It was introduced in 1994, with a similar bodyshell to the WAP-1 class, but with Hitachi traction motors developing 5000 hp (5350 hp starting).
Electricals are traditional DC loco type tap changers, driving 6 traction motors arranged in Co-Co fashion. This...
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The locomotive was developed, after a previous class WAP-1 was found inadequate to haul the longer, heavier express trains(24-26 coaches) that were becoming the mainstay of the Indian Railways network. It was introduced in 1994, with a similar bodyshell to the WAP-1 class, but with Hitachi traction motors developing 5000 hp (5350 hp starting).
Electricals are traditional DC loco type tap changers, driving 6 traction motors arranged in Co-Co fashion. This...
more...
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ok sir i admit my mistake since i am today practical on this basis on BHEL bhopal and WAp full form is
"W" means broad gauge
"A" mean AC electric traction motive power
"P" means suitable for Passenger service
"W" means broad gauge
"A" mean AC electric traction motive power
"P" means suitable for Passenger service