Srilanka, June 2 -- Five diesel locos from the city to roar on Sri Lankan tracks as India sends 22 power-packed engines across the sea; these WDM3A Alco-class locomotives have been workhorses, powering top-tier trains across Indian Railways, especially on the Konkan Railway before electrification.

Five of the 32 locomotives selected for export to Sri Lanka, following a formal request by the neighbouring country, are from Mumbai. Of the 32 locomotives listed, 22 will be sent for regular use as a friendly gesture. Among the 32 selected, 11 are from Central Railway (CR) and six from Western Railway (WR). Of the 11 on CR's list, four are from Mumbai's Kurla Diesel Loco Shed, and one is from the Kalyan Diesel Loco Shed.

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