Indian surpasses US & Europe in locomotive production during FY 2024-25

India has surpassed the United States and Europe by producing one thousand 681 locomotives during the financial year 2024-25. The Ministry of Railways in a statement today said that this marks an increase of 19 per cent, compared to the 1,472 locomotives produced in the previous financial year 2023-24. 

This record-breaking production is the highest



ever for locomotive manufacturing in the country, reflecting the significant achievements of all units in enhancing railway infrastructure and capacity. It added that locomotive manufacturing has witnessed a significant surge in ten years since 2014 by producing 9,168 locomotives, raising the annual average to approximately 917.