News Item mentioning WAP-7D and Modern Track System
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This news item infers that if WAP-7D Loco (Wide-Gauge Alternate-Current Passenger Loco with 7000 HP and Dual Brake System) is used on tracks made of Plastic and Fiber Glass Sleepers with LHB Coaches in all Superfast Trains then a safe and faster train travel in India is possible. The MPS of 170 to 180 Kmph may be attained and if such Superfast Trains like Durontos are made to run on DFC Tracks then the running can be smooth, safe and punctual. Emphasis on electrification of Guwahati - New Delhi, Guwahati...
more... - Calcutta and Ahemdabad - New Delhi Routes is also given. The WAP-7D Loco is under trial at present and is being considered for fast passneger trains just like the WDG-5 (Bheem) for fast frieght trains on tracks like DFCs :-D