A flag-off ceremony to mark the dispatch of the first set of semi-high-speed underslung traction transformers was held at BHEL’s Jhansi plant and conducted virtually. Earlier, traction converters for the same project were flagged off from BHEL’s Bengaluru plant.
BHEL said in a regulatory filing that the development strengthens its strategic entry into the semi-high-speed propulsion segment, with an operational speed of up to 160 kmph and a design speed of 180 kmph.
The traction transformers are being dispatched to Kolkata for final assembly of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains.
In addition to the transformers, another key propulsion system equipment, the traction motor, has been developed and manufactured at BHEL’s Bhopal unit.
Separately, BHEL-Jhansi has received an order for Rail Borne Maintenance Vehicles, or RBMVs. The project falls under the specialised rolling stock segment of the railway infrastructure domain and reflects the Jhansi plant’s expanding role beyond conventional rolling stock applications.
The order aligns with government initiatives such as Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, as the RBMVs will be manufactured domestically, contributing to indigenisation and self-reliance in railway track maintenance technologies.
RBMVs are specialised railway vehicles used for construction, inspection, repair and upkeep of railway tracks, helping improve safety, ride comfort and asset life by reducing manual labour and increasing precision. The vehicles will be designed and manufactured at BHEL’s Jhansi plant.
Shares of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. closed 0.64% higher on Wednesday at ₹267.25.
