New Delhi, April 2 -- India has emerged as a global leader in railway locomotive manufacturing, achieving a record production of 1,681 locomotives in the fiscal year 2024-25, the ministry of railways said in a statement.

This milestone surpasses the total locomotive production of regions such as the US, Europe, South America, Africa, and Australia, reaffirming India's growing dominance in the global railway sector, the statement added.

Indian Railways' locomotive manufacturing units have achieved the milestone by producing 1,681 locomotives in various categories during 2024-25. This marks an increase of 209 locomotives, or 19%, compared to 1,472 locomotives produced in 2023-24.

This record-breaking production is the highest ever for lo...