Patna, June 19 -- Under the "Make in India" initiative, the Marhowrah Diesel Locomotive Factory in Bihar is set to export 150 Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives--built in collaboration with Wabtec--to power Guinea's Simandou iron ore project.

This landmark deal, valued at over Rs 3,000 crore, marks a significant boost to India's international railway manufacturing footprint.

As per officials, 37 locomotives will be exported in this Financial Year, whereas 82 locomotives will be exported in the next Financial Year, and 31 locomotives will be exported in the third Year.

All these Locomotives will have an AC Cab. Each Loco will have a single cab, and two locomotives together will carry the load of 100 wagons with maximum permissible sp...