Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new Locomotive Manufacturing plant in Dahod, Gujarat on Monday. This move marks a major step forward in improving India’s railway infrastructure and boosting freight capacity. Additionally, he flagged off the first electric locomotive produced at the plant. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel accompanied him during the event.
Prime Minister @narendramodi dedicates a Locomotive manufacturing plant and flags off an Electric Locomotive
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Modern Locomotives to Boost Freight and Save Energy
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the plant will manufacture 9,000 horsepower electric locomotives for both domestic use and export. Moreover, these locomotives come with regenerative braking systems and are designed to lower energy consumption. Therefore, they will not only increase freight loading capacity but also promote environmental sustainability.
Multiple Development Projects Launched in Dahod
Following the inauguration, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone and launch development projects worth over Rs 24,000 crore in Dahod. These projects include new rail lines and various state government initiatives. Furthermore, he will flag off the Vande Bharat Express running between Veraval and Ahmedabad, along with an Express train service between Valsad and Dahod.
Vibrant Roadshow in Vadodara
Earlier in the day, Modi held a lively roadshow in Vadodara as part of his two-day visit to Gujarat from May 26 to 27. He thanked the people warmly, describing the event as “extremely delightful.” On X, he wrote, “Thank you, Vadodara! Extremely delighted to be in this great city. It was a splendid roadshow and that too in the morning! Gratitude to all those who showered their blessings.”
Thank you Vadodara!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 26, 2025
Extremely delighted to be in this great city. It was a splendid roadshow and that too in the morning! Gratitude to all those who showered their blessings. pic.twitter.com/InjK4QfyUJ
During the roadshow, Modi engaged with the enthusiastic crowd by waving, while they responded with Indian flags and patriotic chants. Additionally, flower petals rained down, and songs praising the nation played in the background.
Special Guests at the Event
Notably, family members of Indian Army Officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi also attended. Colonel Qureshi had participated in media briefings during Operation Sindoor, highlighting the connection between the military and the event.