The Indian locomotive class WAP-4 is a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1993 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works for Indian Railways. The model name …

The WAP 4 is a class of 25 KV AC electric locomotive used in Indian Railways for passenger trains. The locomotive was developed after a previous classes WAP 1, WAP 2 and WAP 3 …

Built by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works introduced in 1994, with a similar bodyshell to the WAP-1 class. With Hitachi traction motors developing 5000 hp (5350 hp starting).

The WAP-4 is a six-axle passenger locomotive built as a more powerful successor to the WAP-1. When trains had to be extended to 24 to 26 coaches, the 770 hp Alstom traction motors were …

Nov 29, 2024 · Join us as we unravel the legacy of the WAP-4, exploring its contributions to the development and modernization of Indian Railways and its continued significance in shaping …

Dec 2, 2015 · The In­dian lo­co­mo­tive class WAP-4 is a class of 25 kV AC elec­tric lo­co­mo­tives that was de­vel­oped in 1993 by Chit­taran­jan Lo­co­mo­tive Works for In­dian Rail­ways. The model …

Feb 27, 2018 · 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 …

The WAP-4 is one of the most successful and widely used electric locomotives in Indian Railways, designed primarily for hauling passenger trains. Introduced in 1993 by Chittaranjan …

Dec 4, 2025 · Despite the introduction of more modern types of locomotives like WAP-7, a significant number are still in use, both in mainline duties. Production of this class was halted …

The Indian locomotive class WAP-4 is a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1993 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works for Indian Railways. The model name …