New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- India's Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) has dispatched its sixth 3300 Horse Power AC-AC diesel-electric locomotive to Mozambique, highlighting the nation's growing global capabilities in locomotive manufacturing.

This dispatch is part of a contract for ten locomotives, which BLW is executing through RITES. The first two were sent in June 2025, followed by others in September, October, and December, with the sixth dispatched on December 16.

The locomotives, capable of speeds up to 100 kmph, feature modern amenities such as refrigerators and a user-friendly cab design, enhancing operational efficiency and comfort for drivers. BLW, a state-run enterprise located in Varanasi, is strengthening its role as an export hub f...