Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Locomotive Manufacturing Plant of Indian Railways in Dahod, Gujarat, marking a key step in boosting the country’s railway infrastructure and freight capabilities. He also flagged off the first electric locomotive produced at the facility.
The Prime Minister was accompanied by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
According to an official release from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the Dahod plant has been established in line with PM Modi’s vision of enhancing connectivity and building world-class travel infrastructure. The facility is equipped to manufacture 9,000 HP electric locomotives for both domestic use and export.
These locomotives are expected to significantly increase Indian Railways’ freight loading capacity. They are also fitted with regenerative braking systems, which reduce energy consumption and contribute to environmental sustainability.
Following the inauguration, the Prime Minister is scheduled to lay the foundation stone and inaugurate various development projects worth over ₹24,000 crore in Dahod. These include key railway infrastructure works and multiple initiatives undertaken by the Government of Gujarat. He will also flag off two new train services—the Veraval–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express and the Valsad–Dahod Express.
Two-day visit to Gujarat
PM Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Gujarat from May 26 to 27, earlier held a roadshow in Vadodara. He expressed gratitude to the people of the city for the warm welcome, describing the experience as “extremely delightful.”
“Thank you, Vadodara! Extremely delighted to be in this great city. It was a splendid roadshow and that too in the morning! Gratitude to all those who showered their blessings,” the Prime Minister posted on X.
During the roadshow, PM Modi greeted enthusiastic crowds lining the streets, waving back at people who welcomed him with Indian flags and patriotic chants. The atmosphere was festive, with flower petals being showered on the Prime Minister and patriotic songs playing in the background.
Family members of Indian Army Officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who was part of media briefings during Operation Sindoor, were also present at the event and greeted the Prime Minister with flower petals.
(Courtesy DD News & ANI)
