New Delhi, Feb. 21 -- Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, on Friday flagged off and dedicated the BLW-manufactured WAP-7 electric locomotive to the nation at Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW).

BLW General Manager Naresh Pal Singh, along with officers and employees, graced the occasion.

According to a release, the BLW achieved a significant milestone by manufacturing 375 locomotives in the financial year 2024-25 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Make in India, Make for the World."

BLW has been manufacturing electric locomotives since 2017. Currently, it produces WAP7 for passenger services and WAG9 for freight operations.

Additionally, BLW has gained prominence for manufacturing locomotives f...