This WDP 4D #40014 is India's first dual-cab High Horsepower (HHP) locomotive dispatched On 31 August 2010, Built under license from General Motors (GM) Electro Motive Division in India. Known for its robust performance, this locomotive is part of the WDP 4D series, which is specifically designed for passenger services with higher speeds and better fuel efficiency.
The 40014, named "Pratham", rolled out after being idle for more than 14 months in the shed, making its reappearance even more significant. After this long hiatus, the locomotive returned to active service with a...
more... fresh purpose, proudly sporting its new livery in honor of Lance Naik Praveen Sharma.
The extended period of inactivity adds to the locomotive's symbolic return, marking a moment of revival, both for the machine and the tribute it carries. The locomotive's reintroduction into service, The striking new design features a cherry red base, complemented by grey accents, and is detailed with black and yellow stripes cum decals. This visual tribute is a powerful reminder of the nation’s respect for its armed forces, now not only represents cutting-edge rail technology but also carries a deep message of national pride and remembrance.
Its return to duty came with the 14029 Shri Ganganagar - Delhi Junction Express, and after reversing at Rewari, it continued with the 14030 Meerut Cantt - Shri Ganganagar Express, signifying its re-entrance into regular service after over a year of dormancy. This significant re-debut reinforces its place as a symbol of both technological achievement and a tribute to India's soldiers.
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please wait...Translate to HindiYeh WDP 4D #40014, India ka pehla dual-cab High Horsepower (HHP) locomotive hai, jo 31 August 2010 ko dispatch kiya gaya tha. Yeh General Motors (GM) Electro Motive Division se license ke tahat India mein banaya gaya tha. Is locomotive ko iske robust performance ke liye jaana jaata hai aur yeh WDP 4D series ka hissa hai, jo specifically passenger services ke liye banaya gaya hai, jismein higher speeds aur better fuel efficiency hai.
40014, jiska naam "Pratham" hai, 14 mahine se zyada shed mein idle rehne ke baad re-introduced kiya gaya, jisse iski reappearance aur bhi zyada significant ban gayi. Is lambe hiatus ke baad, yeh locomotive fresh purpose ke saath active service mein laut aaya, aur Lance Naik Praveen Sharma ke naam par iske new livery ko proudly sport kar raha hai.
Locomotive ki inactivity ka extended period, uske symbolic return mein aur bhi zyada weight daalta hai, jo machine aur uske tribute ke liye ek moment of revival ko mark karta hai. Locomotive ke service mein re-introduction mein striking new design features hain, jismein cherry red base hai, jisko grey accents se complement kiya gaya hai, aur yeh black and yellow stripes cum decals se detailed hai. Yeh visual tribute, nation ke armed forces ke liye unki respect ka ek powerful reminder hai, aur ab yeh na sirf cutting-edge rail technology ko represent karta hai, balki national pride and remembrance ka ek deep message bhi lekar chal raha hai.
Iski duty par वापसी 14029 Shri Ganganagar - Delhi Junction Express ke saath hui, aur Rewari mein reverse karne ke baad, yeh 14030 Meerut Cantt - Shri Ganganagar Express ke saath aage badha, jisse iske regular service mein re-entrance ka pata chalta hai, jo ek saal se zyada dormancy ke baad hua hai. Yeh significant re-debut, iske technological achievement aur India ke soldiers ke tribute ke symbol ke roop mein iske place ko reinforce karta hai.
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