Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has achieved yet another significant milestone in its ‘Make in India’ initiatives for the rail transportation sector by commencing supply of underslung traction transformers for the prestigious Vande Bharat Sleeper Train project being executed by BHEL-led consortium with TRSL.
To this effect, a flag-off ceremony was held at BHEL’s Jhansi plant. Bani Varma, Director (IS&P), BHEL, and S. M. Ramanathan, Director (E, R&D), BHEL, flagged off the first set of semi-high-speed underslung traction transformers virtually. Earlier Traction Converters for the same project were flagged off from BHEL’s Bengaluru plant.
This development further strengthens BHEL’s strategic entry into the semi-high-speed propulsion segment, with operational speed of up to 160 kmph and design speed of 180 kmph. The Traction Transformers are being despatched to Kolkata for final assembly of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains. In addition, another key propulsion system equipment, the Traction Motor, has been developed and manufactured by BHEL’s Bhopal unit.
BHEL delivers best-in-class indigenous solutions in power, transmission, transportation, defence and industry segments. By successfully indigenizing complex technologies for locomotives and distributed power trains, BHEL continues to lead India’s journey towards self-reliance in the transportation and rolling stock sectors.
